Ekaterinburg weather in January (Russia)

How does the January weather in Ekaterinburg compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Ekaterinburg includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -9°C, cooling off to about -17°C at night. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Ekaterinburg in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 47 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ekaterinburg. June, July and August typically offer 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 Ekaterinburg climate page with graphs.

 

Ekaterinburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Jekaterinburg, Russia (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Russia in January

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Ekaterinburg 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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