Ukraine in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Ukraine in january 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Ukraine. These predictions are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Kyiv
very bad weather 440.3cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Snow showers
32% of time
24%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Snow showers
33% of time
29%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
34% of time
21%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
25°F
39%
19%
17%
15%
Where to go in Ukraine in january?
Where to go in Ukraine in january: destination map
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Where to go in each region in january?
| Crimea (Yalta, Sébastopol, Feodosiya...) | 40°F to 45°F | 1 à 8 days | 43°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| East of Ukraine (Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk...) | 29°F to 36°F | 3 à 6 days | very bad weather | |
| South of Ukraine (Odesa, Reni, Kherson...) | 32°F to 38°F | 3 à 5 days | 41°F | very bad weather |
| Ukraine centrale (Kyiv, Pripiat, Uman'...) | 27°F to 31°F | 2 à 5 days | very bad weather | |
| West of Ukraine (Lviv, Chernivtsi, Uzhhorod...) | 31°F to 34°F | 1 à 4 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Ukraine in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Ukraine in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for visiting Ukraine. The climate in Kiev, Yalta, Pripiat, Lviv, Donetsk, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv and Odesa and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Ukraine in january
Climate in Kyiv in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 27°F). The climate is quite cold there in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 2.5in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||
| Length of day | 08:31 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Odesa in january
In january, the mean temperature in Odesa is 36°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2in over 3 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 09:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chernivtsi in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Chernivtsi is 29°F (maximum temperature is 32°F and minimum temperature is 25°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in this month. Bring warm clothes! With barely 2.2in over 3 days, it rains very little for your vacations.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 08:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Donetsk in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Donetsk is 27°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 23°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in january. Plan to cover you well! With 2.1in over 3 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||
| Length of day | 08:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Kharkiv in january
In january, maximum temperature is 29°F and minimum temperature is 22°F (for an average temperature of 25°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.9in over 5 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 80% | ||
| Length of day | 08:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Ukraine in january
| Kyiv in january | very bad weather |
| Odesa in january | very bad weather |
| Chernivtsi in january | very bad weather |
| Donetsk in january | very bad weather |
| Kharkiv in january | very bad weather |
| Lviv in january | very bad weather |
| Pripiat in january | very bad weather |
| Sébastopol in january | very bad weather |
| Yalta in january | very bad weather |
| Berdyans'k in january | very bad weather |
| Bila Tserkva in january | very bad weather |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovs'kyy in january | very bad weather |
| Chervonohrad in january | very bad weather |
| Dnipro in january | very bad weather |
| Drohobych in january | very bad weather |
| Fastiv in january | very bad weather |
| Horlivka in january | very bad weather |
| Illichivs'k in january | very bad weather |
| Ivano-Frankivs'k in january | very bad weather |
| Zhytomyr in january | very bad weather |
| Kerch in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Ukraine in january:
Weather data for Ukraine in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ukraine. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ukraine can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Ukraine.