Ukraine in January
January is Ukraine's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 3 destinations average 35/100, led by Lviv at 38 — -2°C and 12 rainy days — while Kyiv is cooler at -5°C and scores 34.
#12 of 12 months for Ukraine · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Ukraine in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lviv | City | -2°C | 49 mm · 12 days | 38 tier F | — |
| 2 | Kyiv | City | -5°C | 40 mm · 10 days | 34 tier F | — |
| 3 | Odessa | Beach | 0°C | 42 mm · 7 days | 34 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Ukraine in January
- Christmas and New Year · Kyiv · 6 Dec – 1 Jan (usually)
- Christmas and New Year · Odessa · 24 Dec – 2 Jan
- Christmas and vertep · Lviv · 19 Dec – 8 Jan (usually)