Saint Petersburg weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Saint Petersburg: highs of -7°C (20°F) and about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -12°C (11°F) and cloud cover 84% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of -5°C (22°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Saint Petersburg?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Saint Petersburg. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Saint Petersburg in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 49 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Saint Petersburg in January?
Days average -7°C (20°F) and nights -12°C (11°F).
Saint Petersburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 49 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| February | -5°C (22°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 41 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (31°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 43 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 52 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 69 mm | 63% | best |
| June | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 90 mm | 67% | best |
| July | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 98 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 98 mm | 64% | best |
| September | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 63 mm | 70% | best |
| October | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 73 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 66 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| December | -4°C (25°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 58 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months