January in Makhachkala averages a daily high of 4.1°C with nights around -2°C. Expect roughly 9 wet days totalling 31.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
Across the year, the best time to visit Makhachkala is May–July.
Based on MAHACKALA, RS (4.2km), 1995–2024. 26 years of January data.