January weather forecast
Ukraine

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, during 17.2 snowfall days, 151mm (5.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kiev, in January, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 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 Kharkiv, Ukraine, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Odessa - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Odessa, Ukraine, is January, when snow falls for 11 days. Odessa's January weather, with an average high temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) and an average low temperature of -2.8°C (27°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• 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. January is the month when Donetsk experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -2.2°C (28°F) and a low of -6.4°C (20.5°F).
• 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. In Lviv, during January, snow falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of snow.
• Kryvyi Rih - January »
  January, with an average high of -0.2°C (31.6°F) and a low of -5.5°C (22.1°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The coldest time of the year in Kryvyi Rih is January, with temperatures averaging a high of -0.2°C (31.6°F) and a low of -5.5°C (22.1°F).
• Luhansk - January »
  In Luhansk, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. January in Luhansk, Ukraine experiences some of the coldest temperatures and highest relative humidity of the year.
• Vinnytsia - January »
  January in Vinnytsia 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 coldest month in Vinnytsia is January, with an average high-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F) and an average low-temperature of -6.7°C (19.9°F).
• Kherson - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Kherson is January, when snow falls for 11 days. 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 during January, snow falls for 16 days.
• Poltava - January »
  In Poltava in January, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 109mm (4.29") of snow. January is the most humid month in Poltava with an average relative humidity of 92%.
• Cherkasy - January »
  January, with its average high-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F), holds the record as the coldest month. January, noted for its average high-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F) and an average low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F), is considered the coldest month.