Kharkiv Weather in January

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

🔎
Kharkov

Planning a getaway to Kharkiv, Ukraine this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kharkiv in January

Kharkiv, Ukraine 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 (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kharkiv, Ukraine, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 49 mm (1.9 in) in Kharkov.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Kharkov sees roughly 51 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Kharkiv by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Kharkiv in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kharkiv.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kharkiv

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

Kharkov

In January Kharkov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°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)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
51 hours
66 hours
Monthly snowfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kharkov →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kharkiv, in Ukraine.

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.

Kharkiv weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Kharkiv, Ukraine in January. The popular destination of Kharkov averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Kharkiv, Ukraine during January range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around -1°C (30°F) in Kharkov.

Does Kharkiv, Ukraine get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kharkiv, Ukraine during January, with Kharkov averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kharkiv, Ukraine?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kharkiv, Ukraine 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kharkiv.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ukraine? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Ukraine.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.