Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Kyiv | Chisinau | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 9 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm▲ | 47 mm | Kyiv |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Chisinau |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Chisinau edges ahead as the better destination in April. Chisinau offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Kyiv sees 10 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Kyiv is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Chisinau is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.
Kyiv reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Chisinau averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Kyiv receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Chisinau sees 47 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 5°C, 9 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 | Kyiv | Chisinau | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 9d | 2°C | 7d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 4°C | 6d |
| Mar | 5°C | 9d | 9°C | 8d |
| Apr | 14°C | 9d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 20°C | 11d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jun | 23°C | 11d | 26°C | 10d |
| Jul | 25°C | 12d | 28°C | 9d |
| Aug | 24°C | 8d | 28°C | 7d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 22°C | 7d |
| Oct | 12°C | 8d | 15°C | 6d |
| Nov | 5°C | 8d | 8°C | 6d |
| Dec | 0°C | 9d | 3°C | 7d |
Kyiv Weather in April
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