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Smolensk weather in January (Smolensk Region, Russia)

Looking to travel to Smolensk in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Smolensk typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Smolensk in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of snowfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Smolensk. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Smolensk climate page with graphs.

 

Smolensk, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  

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 Smolensk in January?

Visitors traveling to Smolensk 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.

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

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