Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Chisinau | Kyiv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 5°C (41°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 5 days▲ | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 47 mm▲ | 60 mm | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 6h/day | Chisinau |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Kyiv |
Chisinau and Kyiv are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Chisinau sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Kyiv is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in April. Chisinau receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Chisinau reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Kyiv averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Chisinau receives approximately 47 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Kyiv sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 4 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 5°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Chisinau | Kyiv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 7d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 4°C | 6d | 5°C | 3d |
| Mar | 9°C | 8d | 11°C | 4d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 22°C | 11d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 26°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 28°C | 9d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 28°C | 7d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 22°C | 7d | 11°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 6d | 5°C | 3d |
| Nov | 8°C | 6d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 3°C | 7d | -1°C | 3d |
Chisinau Weather in April
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