Irkutsk weather in January (Irkutsk Region, Russia)

How is the weather in Irkutsk in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Irkutsk generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -14°C. But by evening, they drop to around -24°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Irkutsk in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of snowfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 93 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Irkutsk in January?

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 in January.

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

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