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Kostroma weather in January (Kostroma Region, Russia)

Planning a trip to Kostroma in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kostroma generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Kostroma in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of snowfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 53 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 35 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 Kostroma in January?

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 in January.

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

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