Kyiv vs Minsk

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in January. Kyiv offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Minsk sees 2 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Kyiv is on the cooler side at -2°C, requiring warmer clothing. Minsk is cooler at -3°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in January. Kyiv receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Kyiv reaches an average high of -2°C (28°F) and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Minsk averages -3°C (27°F) for the high and -7°C (19°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Kyiv receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Minsk sees 40 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.