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Thinking of visiting Il'ich in January? Expect low temperatures reaching 5°C (41°F) during the day, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night, with some rainfall likely.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Il'ich. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Russia in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in January. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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