Penza Oblast Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Penza Oblast, Russia in January.

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

What to Expect in Penza Oblast in January

Penza Oblast, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Penza Oblast generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) in Penza. 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 Penza Oblast, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 49 mm (1.9 in) in Penza.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Penza experiences about 44 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Penza Oblast by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March2°C (36°F) April12°C (54°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September19°C (66°F) October10°C (50°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Penza Oblast in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
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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 Penza Oblast

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Penza Oblast, Russia?

Penza

In January Penza generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
29 hours
44 hours
78 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Penza Oblast, in Russia.

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.

Penza Oblast weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Penza Oblast, Russia in January?

Expect poor weather across Penza Oblast, Russia in January. The popular destination of Penza averages -5°C (23°F) by day and -12°C (10°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Penza Oblast, Russia in January?

Average temperatures in Penza Oblast, Russia during January range from a nighttime low near -12°C (10°F) to a daytime high around -5°C (23°F) in Penza.

Does Penza Oblast, Russia get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Penza averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Penza Oblast, Russia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Penza Oblast, Russia?

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Penza. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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