Moscow weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Moscow: highs of -7°C (19°F) and about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -14°C (7°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of -6°C (22°F) and 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Moscow, the largest city in Moscow. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Moscow?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Moscow. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Moscow in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 48 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Moscow in January?
Days average -7°C (19°F) and nights -14°C (7°F).
Moscow weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 42 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 42 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 49 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 86 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 86 mm | 64% | best |
| July | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 93 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | 58% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm | 67% | best |
| October | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 69 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| December | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (13°F) | 52 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Moscow in January
Weather can differ a lot within Moscow: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Mar’ino | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Vykhino-Zhulebino | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Zelenograd | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Severnyy | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Yasenevo | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Lyublino | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Bibirevo | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Gol’yanovo | -8°C (18°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Strogino | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Zhulebino | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |