Yakutsk in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -34°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
-34°CAvg high
-41°CAvg low
1Rainy days (2 mm)
5:43 hDaylight
09:39Sunrise · 15:22 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -34°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -41°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (0.9 days). 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 | -34°C | -41°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | -28°C | -39°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | -12°C | -26°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| April | 2°C | -11°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 13°C | 2°C | 26 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 22°C | 10°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 25°C | 14°C | 44 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 21°C | 10°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 11°C | 2°C | 37 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | -3°C | -11°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| November | -23°C | -30°C | 8 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.8 |
| December | -34°C | -40°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Yakutsk in January?
Daytime highs average -34°C and nights about -41°C.
When is the best time to visit Yakutsk?
The best months are June, July, August.