What’s the climate like in Chernobyl?
The current climate in Chernobyl features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°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 -6°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chernobyl in recent years was 37°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2014.
On average, Chernobyl gets 569 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 79 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Chernobyl?
The best time to visit Chernobyl 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 Chernobyl. 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 Chernobyl
The climate table of Chernobyl 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.
| 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 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 77 | 50 | 56 | 37 | 35 | 53 | 46 | 59 |
| Snow (cm) | 18 | 18 | 9,0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 12 | 21 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 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: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 569 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
- Snowfall: 79 cm per year
- Driest months: 34 mm in April, 35 mm in March and September
- Wettest months: 77 mm in May, 59 mm in December and 56 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Chernobyl
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chernobyl, 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 Chernobyl
This graph shows how much rainfall Chernobyl, Ukraine, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chernobyl
This graph shows how much snow Chernobyl, Ukraine, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chernobyl
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chernobyl
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chernobyl, 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 Chernobyl
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chernobyl, Ukraine, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chernobyl
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chernobyl, Ukraine, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chernobyl by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chernobyl. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
