Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
26°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Saint Petersburg
Russia · Europe
Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
26°F
Lows around 18°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
1.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
36%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
1.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 12° and nights feel near 11°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
13%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 22°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning22°F
Rain21%
Cloud90%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday23°F
Rain20%
Cloud89%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon23°F
Rain19%
Cloud88%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening22°F
Rain19%
Cloud88%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 18 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.3 | 88 |
| Feb | 26 | 17 | 1.3 | 9 | 3.1 | 86 |
| Mar | 34 | 22 | 1.4 | 9 | 6.8 | 80 |
| Apr | 46 | 32 | 1.5 | 9 | 9.8 | 73 |
| May | 57 | 42 | 2.0 | 10 | 12.6 | 70 |
| Jun | 64 | 49 | 2.5 | 11 | 13.5 | 73 |
| Jul | 69 | 55 | 2.6 | 11 | 13.4 | 76 |
| Aug | 67 | 53 | 2.8 | 11 | 11.4 | 79 |
| Sep | 58 | 46 | 2.2 | 11 | 8.1 | 83 |
| Oct | 45 | 37 | 2.4 | 13 | 4.3 | 86 |
| Nov | 36 | 30 | 2.2 | 12 | 1.7 | 88 |
| Dec | 30 | 23 | 1.9 | 12 | 0.9 | 88 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology