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 | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 0.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 2.3 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 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.