Moscow weather in January
January in Moscow: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Moscow · #583 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Moscow climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -4°C / 25°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 41 cm / 16.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Moscow in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Moscow?
- January in Moscow: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Moscow on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Moscow in January?
- In January, Moscow averages a daily high of -3.9°C and a low of -7.9°C, with about 42.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moscow in January?
- Moscow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.
- Does it snow in Moscow in January?
- Moscow sees roughly 41 cm of snowfall in January.