Weather in January in Moscow region
Planning a journey to Moscow region this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Moscow region in January?
Moscow region 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 and nighttime temperatures around -10°C 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Lotoshino with an average of 46 mm to moderate snowfall in Khotkovo with 51 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 32 hours of sunshine in Moscow. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Moscow region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Moscow region's yearly weather, check out our Moscow region climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Moscow region?
Moscow
In January Moscow generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Khimki
In January Khimki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Krasnogorsk
In January Krasnogorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sergiyev Posad
In January Sergiyev Posad generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Domodedovo
In January Domodedovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Moscow region, in Russia.
Is January the best time to visit Moscow region?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Moscow region due to the typically poor weather in Moscow.
On average, the best time to visit Moscow region is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Moscow. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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