Arkhangelsk weather in January (Arkhangelsk Region, Russia)

Looking to travel to Arkhangelsk in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Arkhangelsk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Arkhangelsk in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 15 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Arkhangelsk in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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