Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy weather in January (Kamchatka Region, Russia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -6°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -12°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 105 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Petropawlowsk, Russia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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