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Darkhan in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Darkhan in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Darkhan, Mongolia.

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Darkhan in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Darkhan in January in summary
Very bad weather
Min -22°C Max -17°C 5 mm 0 day(s) 90% 44% 7.1 h/day 4.1 cm
Activities not recommended in January
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 08:47 17:25
Hourly weather

Average weather in Darkhan in January 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Darkhan in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 January 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-24.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
-20.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
-17.1°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Snow showers
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-21.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Snow showers
4 days out of 31 (12%)
12h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-21.3°C
Other common conditions
Fog
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
-21.3°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
18h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-21.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
-22.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Snow showers
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Climate

Climate of Darkhan in January

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Darkhan in January.

Temperatures and rain in Darkhan in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in January, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Darkhan in January

The climate of Darkhan in January is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 5 mm over an average of 3 days.

Temperatures are very cold in Darkhan in January: it is necessary to dress warmly. The average maximum temperature reaches -17°C, while the minimum falls to about -22°C. The month's average temperature is -20°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Darkhan in January: 0°C as a maximum in 2000 and -42°C as a minimum in 2012.

In January, the days last on average 08:38 in Darkhan. The sun rises around 08:47 and sets around 17:25.

With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Darkhan in Mongolia.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Darkhan in January: Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Darkhan in January

Check the seasonal normals in Darkhan in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature -17.0°C -19.7°C -16.5°C
Maximum temperature -14.6°C -17.0°C -13.5°C
Minimum temperature -19.4°C -22.4°C -19.5°C
Record maximum temperature 0.0°C
(2000)
 0.0°C
(2000)
 0.0°C
(2000)
Record low temperature -36.0°C
(2012)
 -42.0°C
(2012)
 -38.0°C
(2013)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 28 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 10 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature -24.7°C -28.3°C -25.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 6.5 mm 5.0 mm 6.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 4 day(s)
(13%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(1%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(1%)
Record precipitation in one day 5.8 mm
(2009)
 6.1 mm
(2010)
 7.3 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 89% 90% 90%
Visibility 8.4 km 7.9 km 8.1 km
Cloud cover 44% 44% 41%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 7h 7h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 08h45 08h47 08h06
Sunset time 16h57 17h25 18h15
Day length 8h12 8h38 10h09
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Darkhan in January?

Activities not recommended in January
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Darkhan in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Darkhan in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Mist
-23°C-19°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-19°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
-24°C-19°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
-22°C-18°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
-21°C-16°C0.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
-19°C-15°C0.0 mm
7
Mist
-20°C-15°C0.0 mm
8
Freezing fog
-22°C-16°C0.0 mm
9
Mist
-27°C-20°C0.0 mm
10
Mist
-24°C-21°C0.0 mm
11
Mist
-24°C-18°C0.0 mm
12
Light snow
-18°C-16°C0.4 mm0.6 cm
13
Partly Cloudy
-23°C-13°C0.0 mm
14
Cloudy
-20°C-17°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
-20°C-15°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
-21°C-12°C0.0 mm
17
Mist
-21°C-15°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
-20°C-15°C0.0 mm
19
Mist
-19°C-13°C0.0 mm
20
Freezing fog
-21°C-14°C0.0 mm
21
Freezing fog
-21°C-16°C0.0 mm
22
Freezing fog
-20°C-15°C0.0 mm
23
Freezing fog
-22°C-13°C0.0 mm
24
Overcast
-16°C-12°C0.0 mm0.2 cm
25
Mist
-27°C-16°C0.0 mm
26
Freezing fog
-30°C-24°C0.0 mm
27
Mist
-29°C-23°C0.0 mm
28
Freezing fog
-29°C-23°C0.0 mm
29
Mist
-25°C-21°C0.1 mm0.3 cm
30
Freezing fog
-27°C-20°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
31
Freezing fog
-27°C-20°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Darkhan in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Darkhan in January, which places this month 6th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -17°C during the day and -22°C at night, with about 5 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Expect about 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 16/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Darkhan are: May, June, July and August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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