Vladivostok weather in January (Primorsky Krai, Russia)

Curious about the January weather in Vladivostok? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Vladivostok generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°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.

Vladivostok in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Snow is expected on roughly 4 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 178 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Vladivostok. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vladivostok, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 58%  
SunshineSunshine 178 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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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 Vladivostok in January?

Visitors traveling to Vladivostok 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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