January · Ukraine
Best time to visit Kyiv in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kyiv in January
Average temperature -3°C, 44 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Kyiv scores 3.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kyiv's golden domes, broad boulevards and riverside parks sit above the Dnipro in Ukraine's capital.
January in Kyiv — the hardest end of the year
January averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 44 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.5/10 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 6.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kyiv in January?
- In January, Kyiv averages -3°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kyiv?
- January earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kyiv in January?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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