Gomel weather in January (Gomel Region, Belarus)

Looking to travel to Gomel in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Gomel generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Gomel in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gomel. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gomel climate page with graphs.

 

Gomel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 19%  

Where to go in Belarus in January

Find out more about the weather in Belarus in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gomel in January?

Visitors traveling to Gomel should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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