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Kharkov weather in January (Kharkiv, Ukraine)

How is January weather typically in Kharkov? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kharkov typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -7°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Kharkov in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kharkov. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kharkov, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Charkow, Ukraine (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Ukraine in January

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

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Kharkov 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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