Irkutsk Weather in January

What's the weather like in Irkutsk (Irkutsk) in January 2024?

The climate in Irkutsk during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Irkutsk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (7°F), whilst at night -24°C (-11°F) is normal.

Irkutsk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -13.9°C 7.1°F
Nightly temperature -23.8°C -10.8°F
Average temperature -18.8°C -1.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 6.9°C 44.5°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Irkutsk with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Irkutsk

Irkutsk average temperature in January

January rainfall

Irkutsk average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Irkutsk average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Irkutsk in January 2024.

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Irkutsk weather stats

Irkutsk weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Driest month: February 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -14.1°C 6.6°F
Wettest month: July 126mm 5ins
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