Magadan weather in January (Magadan Oblast, Russia)

How does the January weather in Magadan compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Magadan usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -15°C, while night temperatures can drop to -20°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Magadan in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 77 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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