Nizhny Novgorod weather in January (Russia)

What is the weather forecast for Nizhny Novgorod in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Nizhny Novgorod typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 43 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 Nizhny Novgorod. May, 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 Nizhny Novgorod climate page with graphs.

 

Nizhny Novgorod, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 43 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

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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 Nizhny Novgorod 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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