Saint Petersburg weather in January (Russia)

Looking to travel to Saint Petersburg in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Saint Petersburg typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Saint Petersburg in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 21 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Petersburg. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Petersburg climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Petersburg, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
SunshineSunshine 21 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in January

Find out more about the weather in Russia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saint Petersburg in January?

Visitors traveling to Saint Petersburg should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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