Yaroslavl weather in January (Yaroslavl Region, Russia)

How does the weather in Yaroslavl usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During January, Yaroslavl usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 20 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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 Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kostroma, Russia (65 KM, 40 Miles).

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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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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