Lviv · WinterMonth summary
Lviv weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°F – 34°F
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lviv in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.4/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Lviv in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Lviv is cool (1°F during the day). Days are short (3.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 27°F | 34°F | 41% | 0.1in | 3.5h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 28°F | 39°F | 41% | 0.1in | 5.1h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 32°F | 46°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 47% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 73°F | 44% | 0.1in | 13.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 45% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 68°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 45°F | 57°F | 33% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 34°F | 45°F | 37% | 0.1in | 3.5h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 30°F | 37°F | 44% | 0.1in | 1.0h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Lviv averages 34°F, 41% rainy days and 3.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +24°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lviv in January
Is January a good time to visit Lviv?
January is not recommended for Lviv (score 2.4/10). With 41% rainy days and 3.5h of sunshine, consider August (8.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lviv in January?
It's cool with 34°F daytime and 27°F at night. 3.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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