January · Uzbekistan
Best time to visit Nukus in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nukus in January
Average temperature -5°C, 8 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nukus scores 4.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nukus holds the Savitsky museum, one of the world's great collections of Russian avant-garde art.
January in Nukus — the hardest end of the year
January sits at -5°C (23°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
Only 8 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Nukus — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nukus in January?
- In January, Nukus averages -5°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nukus?
- January earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nukus in January?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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