Magadan weather in January
January in Magadan: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Magadan · #569 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Magadan climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -18°C / -1°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -23°C / -9°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -24°C / -11°F | |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -24°C / -11°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 cm / 12.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Magadan in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Magadan?
- January in Magadan: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Magadan on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Magadan in January?
- In January, Magadan averages a daily high of -18.2°C and a low of -23°C, with about 17.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Magadan in January?
- Magadan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Magadan in January?
- Magadan sees roughly 31.1 cm of snowfall in January.