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Weather in January in Murmansk Oblast

Considering a trip to Murmansk Oblast this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Murmansk Oblast in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Kirovsk to -6°C in Kolvitsa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Kolvitsa and -16°C in Kirovsk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Murmansk Oblast. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Murmansk with an average of 33 mm to moderate snowfall in Kolvitsa with 51 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Murmansk usually sees around 2 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Murmansk Oblast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Murmansk Oblast's yearly weather, check out our Murmansk Oblast climate page.

Where to go in Murmansk Oblast in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Murmansk Oblast on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Murmansk Oblast?

Murmansk

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

Murmansk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-4°C 
-10°C 
0 hours 
36 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-14°C 
2 hours 
33 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-14°C 
35 hours 
32 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Murmansk

Kirovsk

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

Kirovsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-6°C 
-12°C 
55 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-9°C 
-16°C 
46 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-9°C 
-16°C 
47 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Kirovsk

Apatity

In January Apatity generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Apatity
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-12°C 
55 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-9°C 
-15°C 
45 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-15°C 
46 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Apatity

Kandalaksha

In January Kandalaksha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kandalaksha
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-3°C 
-9°C 
55 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-12°C 
49 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-12°C 
46 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kandalaksha

Monchegorsk

In January Monchegorsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Monchegorsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-12°C 
44 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-15°C 
38 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-15°C 
38 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Monchegorsk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Murmansk Oblast, in Russia.

Is January the best time to visit Murmansk Oblast?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Murmansk Oblast with often poor weather in Murmansk.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Murmansk. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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