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Novosibirsk in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Novosibirsk in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Novosibirsk, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Novosibirsk in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Novosibirsk in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 27 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Novosibirsk;

Average weather

☀️
+9°F
Avg. max. temperature
-53°F
Min.
+37°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Novosibirsk has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Novosibirsk in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Novosibirsk for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +37°F during the day to a minimum of -33°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +14°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°F to +16°F.

Is Novosibirsk warm or cold in January?

Novosibirsk is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°F to +9°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from 0°F to -6°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is the coldest month in Novosibirsk, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Novosibirsk in January

Novosibirsk weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+12°F+9°F+14°F
Min. temperature
-47°F-53°F-42°F
Max. temperature
+39°F+37°F+39°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%81%80%
Air pressure
1026 HPa1028 HPa1026 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
141615
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
161311

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +12°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°F. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Novosibirsk in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Novosibirsk is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Novosibirsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Novosibirsk is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Novosibirsk wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Novosibirsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 48 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Novosibirsk.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Novosibirsk?

This is the weather in Novosibirsk in January 2023:
1 January
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+25°F
2 January
☁️
+10°F
3 January
☁️
+25°F
4 January
☁️
+27°F
5 January
🌨️
+27°F
6 January
☁️
+12°F
7 January
☁️
+26°F
8 January
☁️
+37°F
9 January
☁️
+19°F
10 January
☁️
-19°F
11 January
☁️
-22°F
12 January
☁️
+3°F
13 January
🌨️
+8°F
14 January
🌨️
+14°F
15 January
☁️
+14°F
16 January
☁️
+15°F
17 January
☁️
+21°F
18 January
☁️
+14°F
19 January
☁️
+15°F
20 January
☁️
+15°F
21 January
☁️
-16°F
22 January
☁️
+8°F
23 January
☁️
+15°F
24 January
🌨️
+21°F
25 January
☁️
+19°F
26 January
☁️
+18°F
27 January
🌨️
+16°F
28 January
🌨️
+18°F
29 January
☁️
+17°F
30 January
☁️
+18°F
31 January
☁️
+17°F
In January 2023 Novosibirsk had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°F, with an absolute maximum of +37°F and a minimum of -22°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Novosibirsk climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Novosibirsk in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+37°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 474 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Novosibirsk in January:

Is January a good time to visit Novosibirsk?

It’s always a good time to visit Novosibirsk, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Novosibirsk in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Novosibirsk rainy in January?

Novosibirsk is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Novosibirsk in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Novosibirsk in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Russia

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Monthly weather in Novosibirsk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Novosibirsk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.