Saint Petersburg weather in January

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

#11 of 12 months in Saint Petersburg · #573 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Saint Petersburg climate normals — January

Daytime high-2°C / 28°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 21°F
Feels like (high)-7°C / 19°F
Rainfall48 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point-6°C / 21°F
Sunshine1 h/day
Daylight6.9 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall33.6 cm / 13.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

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

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Saint Petersburg in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
January in Saint Petersburg: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Saint Petersburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
What is the weather like in Saint Petersburg in January?
In January, Saint Petersburg averages a daily high of -2.4°C and a low of -6.2°C, with about 47.6 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Saint Petersburg in January?
Saint Petersburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.
Does it snow in Saint Petersburg in January?
Saint Petersburg sees roughly 33.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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