Kursk Region Weather in January

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

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Kursk

Are you planning a trip a to Kursk Region, Russia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kursk Region in January

Kursk Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Kursk Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Kursk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kursk Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 52 mm (2 in) in Kursk.

Explore Kursk Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March4°C (39°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September20°C (68°F) October12°C (54°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kursk Region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Kursk Region

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

Kursk

In January Kursk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
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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.

Kursk Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Kursk Region, Russia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Kursk average around -2°C (28°F), and temperatures drop to about -8°C (18°F) at night.

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

In Kursk, the average daytime high in January is -2°C (28°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -8°C (18°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kursk Region, Russia during January, with Kursk averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Kursk Region, Russia is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kursk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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