Kostroma weather in January (Kostroma Region, Russia)

Is Kostroma a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Kostroma generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Kostroma in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 35 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Kostroma, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 35 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

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Kostroma 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kostroma.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Russia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Russia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.