Yekaterinburg weather in January
January in Yekaterinburg: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Yekaterinburg · #585 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yekaterinburg climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -10°C / 14°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -16°C / 4°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.2 cm / 11.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yekaterinburg in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yekaterinburg?
- January in Yekaterinburg: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yekaterinburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Yekaterinburg in January?
- In January, Yekaterinburg averages a daily high of -9.9°C and a low of -15.2°C, with about 17.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yekaterinburg in January?
- Yekaterinburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Yekaterinburg in January?
- Yekaterinburg sees roughly 29.2 cm of snowfall in January.