Donetsk weather in January (Donetsk Region, Ukraine)

How is January weather typically in Donetsk? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Donetsk includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Donetsk in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Donetsk. 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 Donetsk climate page with graphs.

 

Donetsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Ukraine in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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