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Brest Weather in January

Brest in January

The short of it: Brest in January averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 31 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Brest an average January high of 0°, a low of -5° and some 31 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Brest: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-January, 28 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Brest runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Terespol, 8 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Brest, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TerespolLublin8 km WSW-1°-6°28 mm
CharnawchytsyBrest12 km N-1°-5°32 mm
ZhabinkaBrest22 km ENE-1°-6°32 mm
KodeńLublin23 km SSW-1°-6°28 mm
ZnamenkaBrest26 km S-1°-6°28 mm
PiszczacLublin27 km WSW-1°-6°28 mm
KamenetsBrest33 km N-1°-5°33 mm
Janów PodlaskiLublin36 km WNW0°-5°31 mm

The Almanac · Brest Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Brest: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Brest by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°31 mm13 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦✦
February2°-4°30 mm13 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦
March7°-1°32 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
April15°4°37 mm11 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°58 mm10 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°60 mm10 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
July26°14°79 mm9 km/h16 h 17 min✦✦✦
August25°13°57 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September19°9°51 mm9 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
October13°4°40 mm11 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
November6°1°37 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦✦✦
December1°-3°37 mm13 km/h7 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brest in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brest in January?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Brest: highs scarcely reach 0°, nights fall to -5°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Brest?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Brest in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 45 min in December to 16 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Brest in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Brest in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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