Arkhangelsk weather in January (Arkhangelsk Region, Russia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Arkhangelsk this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Arkhangelsk usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -14°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Arkhangelsk in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. This month experiences about 22 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 15 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arkhangelsk. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arkhangelsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 15 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Arkhangelsk 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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