Murmansk vs Saint Petersburg in January

Saint Petersburg is the better pick in January — 29 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Murmansk is freezing, dry, clean air.

Murmansk vs Saint PetersburgJanuary climate, side by side

MurmanskSaint Petersburg
Comfort score24/100 (F)29/100 (F)
Feels-like high-12°C-7°C
Avg high / low-7° / -16°-2° / -8°
Rainfall28 mm47 mm
Rainy days813
Humidity85%88%
Air quality (AQI)3127

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

Murmansk vs Saint Petersburg in January — FAQ

Is January better in Murmansk or Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg is the better pick in January — 29 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Saint Petersburg is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Murmansk is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Murmansk vs Saint Petersburg in January?
In January, Murmansk averages -7°C high / -16°C low with about 28 mm of rain; Saint Petersburg averages -2°C high / -8°C low with about 47 mm.