What is the weather like in Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in January?

In January, Moscow averages -4°C high / -9°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Saint Petersburg averages -2°C high / -8°C low with about 47 mm.

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in January

Moscow and Saint Petersburg are nearly tied in January — 28 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Moscow is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg — January climate, side by side

	🇷🇺 Moscow	🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg
Comfort score	28/100 (F)	29/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-9°C	-7°C
Avg high / low	-4° / -9°	-2° / -8°
Rainfall	41 mm	47 mm
Rainy days	12	13
Humidity	86%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	46	27

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in January — FAQ

Is January better in Moscow or Saint Petersburg?: Moscow and Saint Petersburg are nearly tied in January — 28 vs 29 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Moscow is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Moscow vs Saint Petersburg in January?: In January, Moscow averages -4°C high / -9°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Saint Petersburg averages -2°C high / -8°C low with about 47 mm.