Novgorod Region Weather in January

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

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Velikiy Novgorod Valday Staraya Russa

Planning a getaway to Novgorod Region, Russia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Novgorod Region in January

Novgorod Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Novgorod 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 Velikiy Novgorod. 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 Novgorod Region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Staraya Russa with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate snowfall in Valday with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Explore Novgorod Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November3°C (37°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Novgorod Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Novgorod Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Novgorod Region (January)

Velikiy Novgorod

In January Velikiy Novgorod 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Valday

In January Valday generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Staraya Russa

In January Staraya Russa 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Novgorod Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velikiy Novgorod -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Valday -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Staraya Russa -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Novgorod Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Novgorod Region, Russia in January. The popular destination of Velikiy Novgorod averages -2°C (28°F) by day and -8°C (18°F) at night during this winter month.

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

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

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

January is on the drier side in Novgorod Region, Russia. Velikiy Novgorod averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Novgorod Region, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Velikiy Novgorod.

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

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