Kaliningrad Region Weather in January

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

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Kaliningrad Chernyakhovsk Morskoye Svetlogorsk

Considering a trip to Kaliningrad Region, Russia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kaliningrad Region in January

Kaliningrad Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Kaliningrad Region generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Kaliningrad. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Kaliningrad Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kaliningrad with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Morskoye with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Kaliningrad gets roughly 34 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Kaliningrad Region by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March7°C (45°F) April13°C (55°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September19°C (66°F) October13°C (55°F) November7°C (45°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kaliningrad Region in January

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

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kaliningrad Region, Russia?

Temperature range in Kaliningrad Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Kaliningrad Region (January)

Kaliningrad

In January Kaliningrad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
26 hours
34 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Chernyakhovsk

In January Chernyakhovsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chernyakhovsk →

Morskoye

In January Morskoye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
33 hours
66 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Morskoye →

Svetlogorsk

In January Svetlogorsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
26 hours
34 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Svetlogorsk →

Zelenogradsk

In January Zelenogradsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
26 hours
34 hours
63 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kaliningrad Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kaliningrad 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Chernyakhovsk 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Morskoye 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Svetlogorsk 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Zelenogradsk 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Pionerskiy 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Kaliningrad Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Kaliningrad Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Kaliningrad sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

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

Average temperatures in Kaliningrad Region, Russia during January range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Kaliningrad.

Does Kaliningrad Region, Russia get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Kaliningrad averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Kaliningrad Region, Russia.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kaliningrad Region, Russia with often poor weather in Kaliningrad.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Kaliningrad. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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