Capital city, Ukraine
Kyiv weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kyiv
Late May–June and September are mild. Winters are cold and carry the greatest risk of power and heating cuts; summer can be hot and humid.
Kyiv weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-3°43 mm
- Feb-2°42 mm
- Mar5°42 mm
- Apr14°41 mm
- May21°67 mm
- Jun24°73 mm
- Jul27°64 mm
- Aug26°50 mm
- Sep20°48 mm
- Oct12°50 mm
- Nov4°45 mm
- Dec-2°50 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C26°F | -10°C15°F | 43 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| February | -2°C29°F | -9°C16°F | 42 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| March | 5°C41°F | -4°C25°F | 42 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 14°C57°F | 3°C38°F | 41 mm | 73% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 10°C49°F | 67 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 14°C57°F | 73 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C80°F | 16°C61°F | 64 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C80°F | 15°C59°F | 50 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| September | 20°C69°F | 9°C49°F | 48 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| October | 12°C54°F | 3°C38°F | 50 mm | 78% | Cool |
| November | 4°C40°F | -2°C29°F | 45 mm | 89% | Cold |
| December | -2°C29°F | -7°C20°F | 50 mm | 94% | Freezing |
Best months across Ukraine
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Lviv | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Odesa | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (29°C) |
| Ivano-Frankivsk | Jun–Sep, Dec | Aug (26°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kyiv?
May–Jun, Sep. Late May–June and September are mild. Winters are cold and carry the greatest risk of power and heating cuts; summer can be hot and humid.
When is the rainy season in Kyiv?
Rain peaks in June with about 73 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Kyiv?
July, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).
How cold does Kyiv get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -10°C (15°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Ukraine
- Ukrzaliznytsia ticket booking
- Real-time air alert map
- Uklon
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.