The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chernobyl, Ukraine.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Chernobyl

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Yearly Temperature in Chernobyl

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chernobyl, 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 Chernobyl

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Chernobyl

Average Snowfall per Month in Chernobyl

Total Yearly Snowfall in Chernobyl

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Chernobyl

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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.