Kandalaksha weather in January (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

How does the weather in Kandalaksha usually fare in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Kandalaksha usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Kandalaksha in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of snow based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kandalaksha. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Kandalaksha climate page with graphs.

 

Kandalaksha, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

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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 Kandalaksha 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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