January · Ukraine
Best time to visit Chernivtsi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chernivtsi in January
Average temperature -1°C, 40 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Chernivtsi scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chernivtsi's university and elegant squares preserve a Habsburg-era Bukovinian capital.
January in Chernivtsi — off-season conditions
January averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 40 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chernivtsi in January?
- In January, Chernivtsi averages -1°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chernivtsi?
- January earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chernivtsi in January?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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