Smolensk Region Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Smolensk 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 Smolensk Region in January

Smolensk Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Smolensk 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 Smolensk. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Smolensk Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Smolensk Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 54 mm (2.1 in) in Smolensk.

Explore Smolensk Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April12°C (54°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September18°C (64°F) October10°C (50°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Smolensk Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Smolensk Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Smolensk Region (January)

Smolensk

In January Smolensk 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
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Smolensk →

Pechersk

In January Pechersk 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
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pechersk →

Vyazma

In January Vyazma 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)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vyazma →

Roslavl'

In January Roslavl' 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
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Roslavl' →

Yartsevo

In January Yartsevo 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
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 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 Smolensk Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Smolensk -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Pechersk -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Vyazma -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Roslavl' -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Yartsevo -2°C (28°F) -8°C (18°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Safonovo -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Smolensk Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Smolensk Region, Russia generally has poor weather conditions. Smolensk sees daytime temperatures near -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to roughly -8°C (18°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Smolensk peak at roughly -2°C (28°F) in January, dropping to about -8°C (18°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Smolensk averages just 54 mm (2.1 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for Smolensk Region, Russia.

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

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

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

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