Things to do in Pushkin in January

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January is a less popular time to visit Pushkin. The weather is usually freezing cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 10—20°F (-12—-7°C). There are plenty of events to check out and activities to try in Pushkin during this time. Some of our top recommendations: take a day trip to nearby St. Petersburg in January, visit the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Preserve in January, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Pushkin countryside in January, and more!

Pushkin has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Pushkin. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Pushkin in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Pushkin in January

Top experiences in January
Take a day trip to nearby St. Petersburg in January
St. Petersburg is just a short distance from Pushkin and offers a wealth of winter activities and attractions, including the famous Winter Palace and the beautiful Neva River. It's a great way to expand your winter experience in the region.
Visit the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Preserve in January
This museum-preserve is home to a collection of historic palaces and gardens, and in January, you can explore the grounds in a peaceful and uncrowded setting, allowing for a more intimate experience.
Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Pushkin countryside in January
This unique experience allows you to enjoy the winter landscape while being pulled by a beautiful horse-drawn sleigh. It's a peaceful and charming way to explore the area during the winter months.
Attend a traditional Russian banya (sauna) experience in Pushkin in January
This is a popular winter activity in Russia, and it's a great way to relax and warm up during the cold winter months. Many local establishments offer authentic banya experiences.
Try traditional Russian winter activities such as ice fishing and ice skating on the frozen lakes in Pushkin in January
These activities are popular among locals during the winter months and provide a fun and authentic way to experience the Russian winter.
Sample traditional Russian winter dishes such as borscht and pelmeni at local restaurants in Pushkin in January
These hearty and warming dishes are perfect for the cold winter months and offer a delicious taste of Russian cuisine.
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Holidays in Pushkin in January
January
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • New Year Holiday (January 23)
  • New Year Holiday (January 6)
  • Orthodox Christmas Day (January 7)
  • New Year Holiday (January 8)
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • New Year Holiday (January 2)
Other notable holidays
  • New Year Holiday (December 3031)
  • Defender of the Fatherland Day (February 2324)
  • International Women's Day (March 8)
  • Day off for International Women's Day (March 10)
  • Spring and Labor Day (May 1)
  • Victory Day (May 9)
  • Russia Day (June 12)
  • Unity Day (November 4)
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Weather in Pushkin in January

Temperatures on an average day in Pushkin in January

The average temperature in Pushkin in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 20°F (-7°C) to a low of 10°F (-12°C). Some would describe it as freezing cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Pushkin, July, has days with highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 20°F (-7°C) and lows of 10°F (-12°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Pushkin in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
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General weather summary

Freezing cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
20%
Chance of rain
0.064 in
Amount
12.0 mph
Wind speed
100%
Humidity
6.9 hrs
Daylight length
9:41 AM
Sunrise
4:32 PM
Sunset
24%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 20°F (-7°C) and a low of 10°F (-12°C), it generally feels freezing cold with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Pushkin in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Pushkin has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Pushkin that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Pushkin for January.
Catherine Park
1. Catherine Park
4.8
(21434)
Park
Nature & Parks
Tree-filled urban park on the site of a former nobleman's estate with ponds & walking paths.
Museum "Tsarskoye Selo"
2. Museum "Tsarskoye Selo"
4.8
(9447)
Heritage preservation
Sights & Landmarks
This historic site features several imperial palaces & a sprawling landscaped park with gardens.
The Alexander Park
3. The Alexander Park
4.8
(6313)
Park
Nature & Parks
Spacious park providing a serene, natural setting for biking, hikes & other recreational activities.
Hermitage Pavilion
4. Hermitage Pavilion
4.9
(373)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Striking, stuccoed palace from the 18th century, with guided tours of sumptuous, gilded apartments.
Cameron Gallery
5. Cameron Gallery
5.0
(63)
Museum
Art Museums
Alexander Palace
6. Alexander Palace
4.7
(442)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Restored 18th century classical palace with emperor Nicholas II's state rooms on display.
Yegipetskiye Vorota
7. Yegipetskiye Vorota
4.8
(556)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Catherine Palace
8. Catherine Palace
4.8
(27800)
Museum
Attraction
Baroque 18th-century palace with large grounds where Russian royal family spent their summers.
Tsarskoselskaya barbershop
9. Tsarskoselskaya barbershop
4.2
(25)
Barber shop
Sights & Landmarks
Feodorovskiy Gosudarev Sobor
10. Feodorovskiy Gosudarev Sobor
4.9
(478)
Church
Sights & Landmarks
Dragon bridge
11. Dragon bridge
4.6
(30)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridge
Cathedral of St. Catherine
12. Cathedral of St. Catherine
4.9
(539)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Flora Fountain
13. Flora Fountain
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
Pushkin
14. Pushkin
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Pushkin is a Russian town south of St. Petersburg. It’s famed for the Tsarskoye Selo complex of parks and palaces, once home to the Romanov imperial family. Baroque-style Catherine Palace, containing ornate staterooms, stands within the landscaped gardens of Catherine Park. Neighboring Alexander Park, featuring decorative bridges and a cemetery for royal horses, is home to colonnaded, 18th-century Alexander Palace.
Alexandr Pushkin Memorial Museum-Dacha
15. Alexandr Pushkin Memorial Museum-Dacha
4.7
(355)
Museum
History Museums
Sophia Cathedral
16. Sophia Cathedral
4.8
(1000)
Russian Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks

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