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Weather in January in Kharkiv

Thinking about venturing to Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv in January?

Kharkiv is a region in Ukraine. January in Kharkiv generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C and nighttime temperatures around -7°C in Kharkov. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 49 mm in Kharkov.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 51 hours of sunshine in Kharkov. 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 Kharkiv in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kharkiv climate page.

Where to go in Kharkiv in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kharkiv on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Kharkiv?

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.

Kharkov
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
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1°C 
-5°C 
31 hours 
51 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
51 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
66 hours 
46 mm 
12 days 
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Climate in Kharkov

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Is January the best time to visit Kharkiv?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kharkiv due to the typically poor weather in Kharkov.

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

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