Chelyabinsk weather in January (Chelyabinsk Region, Russia)

Planning a trip to Chelyabinsk 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, Chelyabinsk generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -9°C. But by evening, they drop to around -18°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Chelyabinsk in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of snowfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chelyabinsk. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chelyabinsk, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 23 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  

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 Chelyabinsk in January?

Visitors traveling to Chelyabinsk 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.

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

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