What’s the climate like in Ukraine?
The current climate of Ukraine features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 0°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ukraine in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2014.
On average, Ukraine gets 576 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 80 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Ukraine is based on weather data from Kiev. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ukraine for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Ukraine?
The best time to visit Ukraine for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ukraine. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ukraine
The climate table of Ukraine shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 43 | 44 | 32 | 42 | 77 | 57 | 62 | 32 | 33 | 49 | 51 | 54 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 25 | 8,8 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 4,3 | 17 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 576 mm per year, averaging 48 mm per month
- Snowfall: 80 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in March, August and 33 mm in September
- Wettest months: 77 mm in May, 62 mm in July and 57 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ukraine
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ukraine. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ukraine
This graph shows how much precipitation Ukraine gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ukraine
This graph shows how much snow Ukraine gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ukraine
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ukraine. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ukraine
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ukraine. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ukraine
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ukraine over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ukraine
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ukraine over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ukraine by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ukraine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
