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Lviv weather in January (Lviv Region, Ukraine)

What should you pack for a trip to Lviv in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Lviv includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -5°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Lviv in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 63 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Lviv, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 63 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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