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Gatchina weather in January (Leningrad Region, Russia)

Thinking of visiting Gatchina in January? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gatchina typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gatchina in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 21 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gatchina. 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 Gatchina climate page with graphs.

 

Gatchina, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 21 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Saint Petersburg, Russia (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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 Gatchina 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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