Zhytomyr Weather in January

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

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Zhytomyr

Thinking about venturing to Zhytomyr, Ukraine this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Zhytomyr in January

Zhytomyr, Ukraine is a region in Ukraine. January in Zhytomyr generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Zhytomyr. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Zhytomyr, 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 Zhytomyr. Going by our weather data, this month in Zhytomyr usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Zhytomyr in January

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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 Zhytomyr

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

Zhytomyr

In January Zhytomyr 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.

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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)
42 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
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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.

Zhytomyr weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Zhytomyr, Ukraine generally has poor weather conditions. Zhytomyr sees daytime temperatures near 0°C (32°F), with nights cooling to roughly -6°C (21°F).

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

In Zhytomyr, the average daytime high in January is 0°C (32°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

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

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

Is January a Good Time to Visit Zhytomyr, Ukraine?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zhytomyr, January may not be the ideal time to visit Zhytomyr, Ukraine.

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

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