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Moscow region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Moscow region, Russia in January.

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Moscow Khimki Krasnogorsk Sergiyev Posad

Planning a journey to Moscow 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 Moscow region in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) in Moscow. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Moscow region, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Lotoshino with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate snowfall in Khotkovo with 51 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Moscow receives roughly 32 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Moscow region by month

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January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August23°C (73°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November2°C (36°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Moscow region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Moscow region

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

Temperature range in Moscow region (January)

Precipitation variation in Moscow region (January)

Moscow

In January Moscow generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
32 hours
71 hours
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Khimki

In January Khimki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
32 hours
71 hours
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Khimki →

Krasnogorsk

In January Krasnogorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
32 hours
71 hours
Monthly snowfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Krasnogorsk →

Sergiyev Posad

In January Sergiyev Posad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
32 hours
71 hours
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sergiyev Posad →

Domodedovo

In January Domodedovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
19 hours
32 hours
71 hours
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Domodedovo →

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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 Moscow region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moscow -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Khimki -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Krasnogorsk -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sergiyev Posad -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Domodedovo -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Kolomna -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Moscow region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Moscow region, Russia in January?

January in Moscow region, Russia brings less favorable weather. In Moscow, daytime temperatures are typically around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime lows hover near -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Moscow region, Russia in January?

Average temperatures in Moscow region, Russia during January range from a nighttime low near -10°C (14°F) to a daytime high around -3°C (27°F) in Moscow.

Does Moscow region, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Moscow averages just 46 mm (1.8 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Moscow region, Russia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Moscow region, Russia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Moscow region, Russia due to the typically less favorable weather in Moscow.

On average, the best time to visit Moscow region, Russia is in May, June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Moscow. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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