Smolensk weather in January (Smolensk Region, Russia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Smolensk this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Smolensk typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime highs near -2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Smolensk in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 19 days this month are expected to have snow.

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 Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Russia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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