Chelyabinsk in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -11°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-11°CAvg high
-18°CAvg low
5Rainy days (17 mm)
7:28 hDaylight
09:20Sunrise · 16:48 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -11°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -18°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C | -18°C | 17 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -9°C | -17°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| March | -1°C | -10°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| April | 10°C | -1°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 23°C | 11°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 24°C | 13°C | 76 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 22°C | 12°C | 71 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 16°C | 6°C | 43 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 8°C | 0°C | 39 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | -3°C | -9°C | 25 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| December | -9°C | -16°C | 20 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chelyabinsk in January?
Daytime highs average -11°C and nights about -18°C.
When is the best time to visit Chelyabinsk?
The best months are June, July, August, May.