Best time to visit Russia in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Russia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 32/100. The best months are August, June, July.
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Weather in Russia in January
Typical weather across Russia in January: average high -5.3°C, low -11.4°C, about 52.3 mm of rain, and 3.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Russia's cities, Vladivostok has the best weather in January (score 47/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Russia avg | Best city (Vladivostok) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 32 | 47 |
| High / Low | -5.3° / -11.4° | -7.3° / -13.6° |
| Precipitation | 52.3 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 3.1 | 8 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Russia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Russia.
When to visit Russia in other months
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