Chernobyl weather in January (Cherkasy, Ukraine)

How's the weather trend in Chernobyl as January approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Chernobyl typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -0°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Chernobyl in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chernobyl. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Chernobyl climate page with graphs.

 

Chernobyl, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Chernobyl 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chernobyl.

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