Kyiv weather in January
January in Kyiv: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kyiv · #553 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 34/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kyiv climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 19.1 cm / 7.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kyiv in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kyiv?
- January in Kyiv: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kyiv on SeasonMap's comfort score (34/100).
- What is the weather like in Kyiv in January?
- In January, Kyiv averages a daily high of -0.1°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 41.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kyiv in January?
- Kyiv has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Kyiv in January?
- Kyiv sees roughly 19.1 cm of snowfall in January.