Irkutsk weather in January (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

How's the weather trend in Irkutsk as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Irkutsk generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -24°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Irkutsk in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Irkutsk. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Irkutsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -24°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 93 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Irkutsk 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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