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 | |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.9 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 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.