Amur Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amur Region, Russia in January.

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Blagoveshchensk

Planning a journey to Amur Region, Russia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Amur Region in January

Amur Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Amur Region generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -15°C (5°F) and nighttime temperatures around -27°C (-17°F) in Blagoveshchensk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Amur Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Amur Region, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 7.7 mm (0.3 in) in Blagoveshchensk. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Blagoveshchensk.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Blagoveshchensk gets around 139 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Amur Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Amur Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Blagoveshchensk)

January-15°C (5°F) February-9°C (16°F) March1°C (34°F) April11°C (52°F) May20°C (68°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August26°C (79°F) September20°C (68°F) October10°C (50°F) November-4°C (25°F) December-15°C (5°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Amur Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Amur Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Amur Region

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Amur Region, Russia?

Blagoveshchensk

In January Blagoveshchensk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C (5°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -27°C (-17°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Min temperature
-25°C (-13°F)
-27°C (-17°F)
-23°C (-9°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
139 hours
196 hours
Monthly snowfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Amur Region, in Russia.

In our records: Russia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Russia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Russia dropped to -48°C (-54°F) in Tomsk on January 13, 2006.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Russia was -41°C (-42°F) in Kemerovo on January 6, 2001.

Amur Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amur Region, Russia in January?

In January, Amur Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Blagoveshchensk sees daytime temperatures near -15°C (5°F), with nights cooling to roughly -27°C (-17°F).

What is the average temperature in Amur Region, Russia in January?

Blagoveshchensk averages a daytime maximum of -15°C (5°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -27°C (-17°F).

Does Amur Region, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Amur Region, Russia. Blagoveshchensk averages only about 7.7 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Amur Region, Russia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Amur Region, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Blagoveshchensk.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Blagoveshchensk. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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