January could be a good time to visit Lviv, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +32°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Lviv;
Average weather
☀️
+32°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lviv has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Lviv in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lviv for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +41°F with a maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 72% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +36°F.
Is Lviv warm or cold in January?
Lviv is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +34°F to +32°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +27°F to +23°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Lviv, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lviv in January
Lviv weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+34°F
+32°F
+34°F
Min. temperature
-9°F
-20°F
-18°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+59°F
+64°F
Rainfall
21 mm
13 mm
12 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
85%
83%
81%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
12
12
10
Rainy days
5
4
4
Snowy days
11
12
11
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +34°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +32°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 21 mm to 13 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lviv in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Lviv is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lviv based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 41 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lviv wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Lviv based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 20 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Lviv.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Lviv?
This is the weather in Lviv in January 2023:
1 January
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+58°F
2 January
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+59°F
3 January
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+49°F
4 January
☁️
+43°F
5 January
🌧️
+47°F
6 January
☁️
+41°F
7 January
☁️
+40°F
8 January
☁️
+35°F
9 January
☁️
+41°F
10 January
☁️
+41°F
11 January
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+36°F
12 January
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+41°F
13 January
☁️
+43°F
14 January
☀️
+43°F
15 January
☁️
+43°F
16 January
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+38°F
17 January
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+43°F
18 January
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+51°F
19 January
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+40°F
20 January
☁️
+35°F
21 January
☁️
+36°F
22 January
☁️
+40°F
23 January
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+40°F
24 January
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+35°F
25 January
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+33°F
26 January
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+31°F
27 January
☁️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+31°F
29 January
☁️
+31°F
30 January
☁️
+33°F
31 January
☁️
+36°F
In January 2023 Lviv had 2 sunny days, 28 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Lviv climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Lviv in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+49°F) and the highest in 2019 (+58°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 515 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3111 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lviv in January:
Is January a good time to visit Lviv?
It’s always a good time to visit Lviv, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lviv in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Lviv rainy in January?
Lviv is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Lviv in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lviv in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ukraine
Check out the weather for other cities in Ukraine.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lviv, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.