Yaroslavl Region Weather in January

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

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Yaroslavl Pereslavl-Zalesskiy Veskovo Rostov

Planning a getaway to Yaroslavl 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 Yaroslavl Region in January

Yaroslavl Region, Russia is a region in Russia. January in Yaroslavl Region generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Yaroslavl. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Yaroslavl Region, Russia. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Yaroslavl Region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 50 mm (2 in) in Yaroslavl.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Yaroslavl receives about 35 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Yaroslavl Region by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March3°C (37°F) April11°C (52°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July25°C (77°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November1°C (34°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yaroslavl Region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Yaroslavl Region

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

Temperature range in Yaroslavl Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Yaroslavl Region (January)

Yaroslavl

In January Yaroslavl generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
18 hours
35 hours
72 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yaroslavl →

Pereslavl-Zalesskiy

In January Pereslavl-Zalesskiy generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pereslavl-Zalesskiy →

Veskovo

In January Veskovo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Veskovo →

Rostov

In January Rostov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Rybinsk

In January Rybinsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
16 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 Yaroslavl Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yaroslavl -5°C (23°F) -11°C (12°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Pereslavl-Zalesskiy -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Veskovo -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Rostov -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Rybinsk -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Uglich -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Yaroslavl Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Yaroslavl Region, Russia in January. The popular destination of Yaroslavl averages -5°C (23°F) by day and -11°C (12°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Yaroslavl peak at roughly -5°C (23°F) in January, dropping to about -11°C (12°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Yaroslavl Region, Russia during January, with Yaroslavl averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Yaroslavl. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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