Cherkasy Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cherkasy, Ukraine in January.

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Cherkasy Kaniv Chernobyl Umanʼ

Considering a trip to Cherkasy, Ukraine this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cherkasy in January

Cherkasy, Ukraine is a region in Ukraine. January in Cherkasy generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Cherkasy. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Cherkasy, Ukraine. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Cherkasy, Ukraine in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 42 mm (1.7 in) in Cherkasy.

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Best Places to Visit in Cherkasy in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cherkasy

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Cherkasy, Ukraine?

Temperature range in Cherkasy (January)

Precipitation variation in Cherkasy (January)

Cherkasy

In January Cherkasy generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cherkasy →

Kaniv

In January Kaniv generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaniv →

Chernobyl

In January Chernobyl generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chernobyl →

Umanʼ

In January Umanʼ generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Umanʼ →

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In our records: Ukraine January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Ukraine in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Ukraine dropped to -34°C (-29°F) in Brovary on January 8, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cherkasy in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cherkasy 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Kaniv 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Chernobyl 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Umanʼ 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Cherkasy weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cherkasy, Ukraine in January?

In January, Cherkasy, Ukraine generally has poor weather conditions. Cherkasy sees daytime temperatures near 0°C (32°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Cherkasy, Ukraine in January?

In Cherkasy, the average daytime high in January is 0°C (32°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does Cherkasy, Ukraine get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cherkasy, Ukraine during January, with Cherkasy averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cherkasy, Ukraine?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Cherkasy, Ukraine with often poor weather in Cherkasy.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cherkasy. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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