The climate of Ukraine
The current climate in Ukraine features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ukraine.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Ukraine gets 576 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 80 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Ukraine is based on weather data from Kiev. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ukraine to get the 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Ukraine
The climate table of Ukraine shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Ukraine. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Ukraine
Yearly Temperature in Ukraine
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ukraine. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ukraine
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ukraine
Average Snowfall per Month in Ukraine
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ukraine
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Ukraine
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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.