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Odesa Weather in January

Odesa in January

The short of it: Odesa in January averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 40 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & May

January in Odesa brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 40 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Odesa: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Odesa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Peresyp, 6 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Odesa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
2° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PeresypOdesa6 km NNW2°-4°39 mm
CheremushkyOdesa6 km SSW2°-4°39 mm
LuzanivkaOdesa8 km NNE1°-4°39 mm
UsatoveOdesa9 km WNW1°-4°41 mm
LativkaOdesa9 km NNW1°-4°39 mm
KryzhanivkaOdesa9 km NNE1°-4°39 mm
AvanhardOdesa10 km W1°-5°40 mm
NerubayskeOdesa11 km NW1°-4°40 mm

The Almanac · Odesa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Odesa: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Odesa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°40 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦✦
February3°-3°30 mm18 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
March8°1°29 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
April14°6°26 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May21°12°36 mm14 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°16°46 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
July29°19°38 mm13 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°18°31 mm13 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°13°38 mm14 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October16°8°33 mm15 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November9°3°39 mm17 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°36 mm18 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Odesa in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Odesa in January?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Odesa: highs scarcely reach 2°, nights fall to -4°. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Odesa?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Odesa in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 36 min in December to 15 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Odesa in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Odesa in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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