Murmansk weather in January

January in Murmansk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Murmansk · #591 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 25/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Murmansk climate normals — January

Daytime high-8°C / 18°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-13°C / 9°F
Feels like (high)-13°C / 9°F
Rainfall31 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-10°C / 14°F
Sunshine0.2 h/day
Daylight2.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall41.1 cm / 16.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

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

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Murmansk in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Murmansk?
January in Murmansk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Murmansk on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
What is the weather like in Murmansk in January?
In January, Murmansk averages a daily high of -7.6°C and a low of -12.6°C, with about 30.6 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Murmansk in January?
Murmansk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
Does it snow in Murmansk in January?
Murmansk sees roughly 41.1 cm of snowfall in January.

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