Rostov-on-Don Weather in January
Russia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high0°C (33°F)
Avg low-6°C (20°F)
Rainfall53 mm (2.1 in)
RatingPoor 1.6/10
Expect cold days in Rostov-on-Don in January: the average high is 0°C (33°F) and the average low is -6°C (20°F). January is winter in Russia. The month is fairly dry, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 8.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Rostov-on-Don?
January is not the best time to visit Rostov-on-Don (1.6/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May to June and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 0°C (33°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -6°C (20°F) |
| Daily mean | -3°C (26°F) |
| Rainfall | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 84% |
| Daylight | 8.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.8 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Rostov-on-Don in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Rostov-on-Don weather in other months
Jan0°C / -6°C53 mmPoorFeb2°C / -5°C39 mmPoorMar9°C / -1°C43 mmFairApr17°C / 5°C41 mmExcellentMay23°C / 11°C58 mmExcellentJun29°C / 17°C47 mmExcellentJul32°C / 19°C43 mmGoodAug33°C / 19°C23 mmGoodSep25°C / 13°C33 mmExcellentOct17°C / 6°C37 mmExcellentNov9°C / 0°C44 mmFairDec3°C / -3°C47 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit Rostov-on-DonFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Volgograd-4°C · 35 mm
- Kharkiv-4°C · 50 mm
- Voronezh-6°C · 54 mm
- Odesa2°C · 48 mm
- Tbilisi8°C · 18 mm
- Kyiv-3°C · 44 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.