Moscow weather in January (Moscow region, Russia)

Looking to travel to Moscow in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Moscow generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Moscow in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 32 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Moscow. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Moscow climate page with graphs.

 

Moscow, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 32 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14%  

Where to go in Russia in January

Find out more about the weather in Russia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Moscow in January?

Visitors traveling to Moscow should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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