Irkutsk weather in January

January in Irkutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Irkutsk · #567 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Irkutsk climate normals — January

Daytime high-13°C / 8°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-22°C / -8°F
Feels like (high)-18°C / 0°F
Rainfall9 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point-22°C / -7°F
Sunshine5.5 h/day
Daylight8.3 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall19.2 cm / 7.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Irkutsk in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Irkutsk?
January in Irkutsk: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Irkutsk on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
What is the weather like in Irkutsk in January?
In January, Irkutsk averages a daily high of -13.2°C and a low of -22.5°C, with about 8.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Irkutsk in January?
Irkutsk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
Does it snow in Irkutsk in January?
Irkutsk sees roughly 19.2 cm of snowfall in January.

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