Nizhniy Novgorod Weather in January

What's the weather like in Nizhniy Novgorod (Nizjnij Novgorod) in January 2024?

The climate in Nizhniy Novgorod during January can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Nizhniy Novgorod and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

Nizhniy Novgorod weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -8.7°C 16.3°F
Nightly temperature -15.1°C 4.8°F
Average temperature -11.9°C 10.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 37 mm 1.5 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 1.5°C 34.8°F
Humidity 100%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Nizhniy Novgorod with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Nizhniy Novgorod

Nizhniy Novgorod average temperature in January

January rainfall

Nizhniy Novgorod average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Nizhniy Novgorod 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 Nizhniy Novgorod in January 2024.

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Nizhniy Novgorod weather stats

Nizhniy Novgorod weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: March 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: June 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January -8.9°C 16°F
Wettest month: July 76mm 3ins
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