Magadan weather in January (Magadan Oblast, Russia)

Looking to travel to Magadan 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, Magadan generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -15°C, while night temperatures can drop to -20°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Magadan in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 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 Magadan. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Magadan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -20°C  

Max Temperature -15°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage 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.

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 Magadan in January?

Visitors traveling to Magadan 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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