Kandalaksha in January
3.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -8°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
-8°CAvg high
-13°CAvg low
10Rainy days (36 mm)
3:01 hDaylight
11:29Sunrise · 14:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -8°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -13°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.4 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 | -8°C | -13°C | 36 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -8°C | -13°C | 31 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| March | -3°C | -10°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 2°C | -5°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.4 |
| May | 8°C | 1°C | 47 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 14°C | 6°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 79 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 15°C | 8°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 10°C | 5°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| October | 3°C | 0°C | 59 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.3 |
| November | -2°C | -6°C | 47 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| December | -5°C | -10°C | 41 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kandalaksha in January?
Daytime highs average -8°C and nights about -13°C.
When is the best time to visit Kandalaksha?
The best months are July, August, June.