January weather forecastUkraine

Weather in January

January typically marks the peak of winter in Ukraine and is the coldest month of the year. The mean temperature for this month tends to stay below 0°C (32°F), with regions in the north experiencing colder conditions than those in the south. In the capital city, Kyiv, the average temperature fluctuates between -3°C (26.6°F) to -6°C (21.2°F), whereas in the southern coastal city of Odessa, temperatures are milder, ranging from -1°C (30.2°F) to 3°C (37.4°F).

In terms of precipitation, January witnesses significant snowfall, which contributes to a substantial part of Ukraine's annual precipitation. This month often records the highest snowfall, with the Carpathian region receiving abundant snow, turning it into a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. In contrast, the Crimea Peninsula, due to its location, experiences a slightly warmer climate with less snowfall compared to the rest of Ukraine.

When comparing January with the preceding December, the drop in temperatures is noticeable, as the heart of winter sets in. On the other hand, compared to the upcoming February, weather conditions remain relatively similar, albeit slightly colder, as both months sit firmly within Ukraine's winter season.

Therefore, January in Ukraine is characterized by harsh cold, heavy snowfall, and shorter daylight hours, providing a true winter experience, particularly evident in the northern and mountainous regions of the country.

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• Kiev - January »
  In Kiev in January, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 151mm (5.94") of snow. In Kiev during January, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of snow.
• Kharkiv - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Kharkiv is January, when snow falls for 19 days. In January, in Kharkiv snow falls for 19 days.
• Odessa - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Odessa is January, when snow falls for 11 days. January proves to be the coldest month in Odessa recording an average maximum temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) and a minimum temperature of -2.8°C (27°F).
• Donetsk - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Donetsk is January, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow. In Donetsk, during January, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of snow.
• Lviv - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Lviv is January, when snow falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of snow. January, on average, is the coldest month in Lviv registering a high temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F) and a low of -5.1°C (22.8°F).
• Kryvyi Rih - January »
  January is the coldest month of the year in Kryvyi Rih, registering average temperatures as high as -0.2°C (31.6°F) and as low as -5.5°C (22.1°F). January, having an average high-temperature of -0.2°C (31.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -5.5°C (22.1°F), is the coldest month in Kryvyi Rih.
• Luhansk - January »
  January proves to be the coldest month in Luhansk recording an average maximum temperature of -1°C (30.2°F) and a minimum temperature of -6.8°C (19.8°F). The month with the most snowfall days in Luhansk is January, when snow falls for 17 days.
• Vinnytsia - January »
  January in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, witnesses extremely cold temperatures with the daytime average lower than freezing at -1.4°C (29.5°F) and the nighttime plummeting to a chilly -6.7°C (19.9°F). The months with the most snowfall days in Vinnytsia are January and February, with an average of 16 snowfall days.
• Kherson - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Kherson, Ukraine, are January and March Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Kherson are January and March Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of rain.
• Chernihiv - January »
  Taking the lead as the coldest month of the year in Chernihiv January showcases a plunging mercury, with temperatures falling from -3.1°C (26.4°F) to lows of -8.7°C (16.3°F). In Chernihiv in January, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.
• Poltava - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Poltava is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of snow. In Poltava, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Cherkasy - January »
  On the first day of January in Cherkasy, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:02. On the first day of January in Cherkasy, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:02.