Yaroslavl weather in January (Yaroslavl Region, Russia)

Planning a trip to Yaroslavl in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Yaroslavl generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Yaroslavl in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yaroslavl. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yaroslavl, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kostroma, Russia (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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 Yaroslavl in January?

Visitors traveling to Yaroslavl 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
Outdoor sports
1/10

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