Weather in January in Ukraine
Thinking about venturing to Ukraine this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ukraine in January?
January in Ukraine generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Dragobrat at -2°C to cold in Feodosiya at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Feodosiya and -9°C in Dragobrat. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Boyany with an average of 34 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Mizhhirʼʼya with 96 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Lviv.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Lviv. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ukraine in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ukraine climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ukraine?
Lviv
In January Lviv generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kiev
In January Kiev generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Odessa
In January Odessa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kharkov
In January Kharkov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dnepropetrovsk
In January Dnepropetrovsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ukraine.
Is January the best time to visit Ukraine?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Ukraine with often poor weather in Lviv.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lviv. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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