Yekaterinburg weather in January (Sverdlovsk Region, Russia)

Curious about the January weather in Yekaterinburg? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Yekaterinburg generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -17°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Yekaterinburg in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 47 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yekaterinburg. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Yekaterinburg climate page with graphs.

 

Yekaterinburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Jekaterinburg, Russia (4 KM, 2 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 Yekaterinburg in January?

Visitors traveling to Yekaterinburg 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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