The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Moscow in January is -9.0°C (15.8°F). The amount of rain/snow in January is normal with an average of 42mm (1.7in). This month is known as an extremely cold month. The average maximum temperature lies around -6.0°C (21.2°F). During the night it can be extremely cold as well. In this month you will hardly see any sunshine with 32 hours of sun the whole period.

So what to wear in January? Visitors traveling to Moscow should plan on bringing snow boots and a warm winter jacket since there will be many periods of snow.

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