January · Ukraine
Best time to visit Odesa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Odesa in January
Average temperature 1°C, 33 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Odesa scores 2.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Odesa pairs a grand opera house and the Potemkin steps with Black Sea beaches and a lively café culture.
January in Odesa — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 2.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Odesa — 7.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Odesa in January?
- In January, Odesa averages 1°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Odesa?
- January earns a 2.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Odesa in January?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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