January · Russia
Best time to visit Suzdal in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Suzdal in January
Average temperature -13°C, 45 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -13°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Suzdal scores 2.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -13°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Suzdal is a Golden Ring time capsule of onion-domed monasteries, wooden lanes, and quiet river meadows east of Moscow. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Suzdal — off-season conditions
January averages -13°C (9°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 45 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 6.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Suzdal in January?
- In January, Suzdal averages -13°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Suzdal?
- January earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Suzdal in January?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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