Komi Republic Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Komi Republic, Russia in January.

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Syktyvkar Ukhta Usinsk Vorkuta

Thinking about venturing to Komi Republic, Russia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Komi Republic in January

Komi Republic, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Komi Republic generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -17°C (1°F) in Vorkuta to -9°C (16°F) in Syktyvkar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -17°C (1°F) in Syktyvkar and -25°C (-13°F) in Vorkuta. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Komi Republic, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Komi Republic, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Usinsk with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate snowfall in Syktyvkar with 44 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Syktyvkar receives roughly 20 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Komi Republic by month

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

January-9°C (16°F) February-8°C (18°F) March0°C (32°F) April7°C (45°F) May15°C (59°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August19°C (66°F) September14°C (57°F) October5°C (41°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-7°C (19°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Komi Republic in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Komi Republic

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

Temperature range in Komi Republic (January)

Precipitation variation in Komi Republic (January)

Syktyvkar

In January Syktyvkar generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C (16°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly sun hours
9 hours
20 hours
64 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Syktyvkar →

Ukhta

In January Ukhta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C (12°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C (-2°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-19°C (-2°F)
-18°C (0°F)
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ukhta →

Usinsk

In January Usinsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -13°C (9°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C (-6°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Min temperature
-17°C (1°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
-20°C (-4°F)
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Usinsk →

Vorkuta

In January Vorkuta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C (1°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°C (-13°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Min temperature
-21°C (-6°F)
-25°C (-13°F)
-24°C (-11°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vorkuta →

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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 Komi Republic in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Syktyvkar -9°C (16°F) -17°C (1°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Ukhta -11°C (12°F) -19°C (-2°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Usinsk -13°C (9°F) -21°C (-6°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Vorkuta -17°C (1°F) -25°C (-13°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Komi Republic weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Komi Republic, Russia in January?

In January, Komi Republic, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Syktyvkar sees daytime temperatures near -9°C (16°F), with nights cooling to roughly -17°C (1°F).

What is the average temperature in Komi Republic, Russia in January?

In Syktyvkar, the average daytime high in January is -9°C (16°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -17°C (1°F).

Does Komi Republic, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Komi Republic, Russia during January, with Syktyvkar averaging close to 44 mm (1.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Komi Republic, Russia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Syktyvkar, January may not be the ideal time to visit Komi Republic, Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly perfect weather in Syktyvkar. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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