Weather in Russia for January 2026
Russia is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Russia at the beginning of January is -7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 1 °C by the end of January.
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Temperatures
Russia Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  -3° | 2  -7° | 3  -9° | 4 -10° | |||
| 5  -8° | 6 -9° | 7 -8° | 8 -4° | 9 -1° | 10  -0° | 11 -0° |
| 12  -4° | 13  -3° | 14 -2° | 15  -1° | 16 0° | 17 -4° | 18 -0° |
| 19  0° | 20 -4° | 21 -3° | 22 -1° | 23 0° | 24  1° | 25 1° |
| 26 0° | 27  -1° | 28 0° | 29 2° | 30 3° | 31 2° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Russia
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | -3° /-12° | 4.6 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | -7° /-14° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -9° /-14° | 1.9 mm | 1 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -10° /-15° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | -8° /-17° | 1.4 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Overcast | -9° /-16° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Overcast | -8° /-15° | 2.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | -4° /-13° | 1.8 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Overcast | -1° /-10° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Heavy snow | 0° /-8° | 5.3 mm | 3.4 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 0° /-6° | 6 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -4° /-11° | 5.1 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Freezing fog | -3° /-13° | 2.3 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-7° | 1.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | -1° /-6° | 3 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 0° /-4° | 2.7 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Overcast | -4° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-5° | 2.8 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 0° /-6° | 3.7 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-11° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | -3° /-13° | 1.5 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Partly cloudy | -1° /-6° | 2.2 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 0° /-2° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Moderate snow | 1° /-2° | 1.8 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate snow | 1° /-1° | 1.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 0° /-5° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | -1° /-8° | 4.1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 0° /-5° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | 3° /-1° | 3.6 mm | 1 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for Russia in January
In January, Russia experiences extremely cold temperatures, especially in the northern regions. At the beginning of the month, Moscow and St. Petersburg typically see temperatures averaging around 0° with frequent snowfall and overcast skies.
Further north in cities like Murmansk, temperatures can plummet to as low as -15° due to the polar night phenomenon, where the sun does not rise for several weeks.
By the end of January, the cold intensifies across the country. Moscow and St. Petersburg may experience temperatures dropping to around -5°, while Murmansk could see temperatures as frigid as -20°. The snow cover becomes thicker, and the days remain short with limited daylight hours.
In Siberia, the weather is even more severe, with cities like Yakutsk enduring temperatures as low as -40° or even lower. The extreme cold and heavy snowfall can lead to travel disruptions and increased heating demands.
Overall, January in Russia is characterized by bitter cold, heavy snow, and limited daylight, making it a challenging time for outdoor activities but a unique experience for those seeking a winter adventure.
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