Kostroma in January

3.6out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -6°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

-6°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
11Rainy days (41 mm)
6:55 hDaylight
08:58Sunrise · 15:53 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -6°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -12°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

-6° -12° J -5° -12° F 1° -7° M 9° 0° A 17° 6° M 21° 10° J 23° 13° J 21° 11° A 15° 6° S 7° 1° O 0° -5° N -4° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -6°C-12°C41 mm 11– – 3.6
February -5°C-12°C31 mm 9– – 3.9
March 1°C-7°C35 mm 9– – 3.9
April 9°C0°C40 mm 9– – 5.7
May 17°C6°C58 mm 11– – 6.8
June 21°C10°C75 mm 12– – 7.3
July 23°C13°C73 mm 13– – 7.4
August 21°C11°C70 mm 12– – 7.3
September 15°C6°C65 mm 12– – 6.4
October 7°C1°C65 mm 12– – 5.0
November 0°C-5°C50 mm 11– – 3.7
December -4°C-9°C42 mm 11– – 3.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kostroma in January?

Daytime highs average -6°C and nights about -12°C.

When is the best time to visit Kostroma?

The best months are July, June, August.