Kostroma Region Weather in January

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

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Kostroma Lunevo Nerekhta Shar'ya

Planning a trip to Kostroma Region, Russia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kostroma Region in January

Kostroma Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Kostroma Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) in Kostroma. 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.

For specific regional insights in Kostroma Region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 53 mm (2.1 in) in Kostroma.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Kostroma receives roughly 35 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Kostroma Region by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March2°C (36°F) April11°C (52°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October8°C (46°F) November1°C (34°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kostroma Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Kostroma Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Kostroma Region (January)

Kostroma

In January Kostroma generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
18 hours
35 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Lunevo

In January Lunevo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
18 hours
35 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lunevo →

Nerekhta

In January Nerekhta generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
18 hours
35 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nerekhta →

Shar'ya

In January Shar'ya generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kostroma 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.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kostroma -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Lunevo -5°C (23°F) -12°C (10°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Nerekhta -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Shar'ya -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Kostroma Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Kostroma Region, Russia in January. The popular destination of Kostroma averages -5°C (23°F) by day and -12°C (10°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Kostroma, the average daytime high in January is -5°C (23°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kostroma Region, Russia during January, with Kostroma averaging close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kostroma, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kostroma Region, Russia.

On average, the best time to visit Kostroma Region, Russia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Kostroma. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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