Volgograd Region Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Volgograd Region, Russia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Volgograd Region in January

Volgograd Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Volgograd Region 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 -2°C (28°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Volgograd. 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 explore the conditions in Volgograd Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 40 mm (1.6 in) in Volgograd.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Volgograd sees roughly 54 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Volgograd Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April16°C (61°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September24°C (75°F) October15°C (59°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Volgograd Region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Volgograd Region

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Volgograd Region, Russia?

Volgograd

In January Volgograd 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.

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Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
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Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
54 hours
82 hours
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
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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.

Volgograd Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Volgograd Region, Russia during January, with Volgograd averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Volgograd, January may not be the ideal time to visit Volgograd Region, Russia.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Volgograd. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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