Best Time to Visit
🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-2°
-6°
Poor
Feb
0°
-6°
Fair
Mar
5°
-2°
Good
Apr
14°
4°
Good
May
20°
10°
Great
Jun
23°
14°
Great
Jul
25°
16°
Great
Aug
24°
16°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
12°
5°
Good
Nov
5°
0°
Fair
Dec
0°
-4°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -6°C | 9 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 0°C | -6°C | 8 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 5°C | -2°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 20°C | 10°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 11 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 25°C | 16°C | 12 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 8 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 12°C | 5°C | 8 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 5°C | 0°C | 8 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 0°C | -4°C | 9 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 13°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 24°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: -1°C high, -5°C low
Cool to cold at -1°C (30°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -5°C (23°F).
The least favorable time to visit Kyiv is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Kyiv during the best travel months (August, May, June), when temperatures range from 13°C to 22°C:
Kyiv has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is January at just -2°C. Annual rainfall averages 610mm across approximately 111 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Low °C | -6 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 34 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 63 | 69 | 83 | 53 | 59 | 45 | 42 | 44 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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