Syktyvkar weather in January (Komi Republic, Russia)

How is the weather in Syktyvkar in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Syktyvkar typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -9°C, while nights can cool down to about -17°C. 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.

Syktyvkar in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Syktyvkar. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Syktyvkar, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 20 hours *  

Percentage 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.

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 Syktyvkar in January?

Visitors traveling to Syktyvkar 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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