Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Kyiv | Chisinau | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 24°C (75°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 16°C (61°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 7 days▲ | Chisinau |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 53 mm | 49 mm▲ | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 12h/day▲ | Chisinau |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Chisinau |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Chisinau edges ahead as the better destination in August. Chisinau offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Kyiv sees 11 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Kyiv sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Chisinau is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Chisinau is the stronger choice in August. Chisinau receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Kyiv reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Chisinau averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Kyiv receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Chisinau sees 49 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Chisinau the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 24°C, lows of 16°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 17°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August 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 August
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