Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Kyiv | Lviv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F) | 7°C (45°F)▲ | Lviv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -2°C (28°F) | -1°C (30°F)▲ | Lviv |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 12 days | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 40 mm▲ | 49 mm | Kyiv |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Kyiv |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in March. Kyiv offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Lviv sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Kyiv is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Lviv is cooler at 7°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in March.
Kyiv reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Lviv averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and -1°C (30°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 March.
Kyiv receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Lviv sees 49 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 3 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -2°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 7°C, lows of -1°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Kyiv | Lviv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 9d | 0°C | 10d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 2°C | 11d |
| Mar | 5°C | 9d | 7°C | 12d |
| Apr | 14°C | 9d | 14°C | 12d |
| May | 20°C | 11d | 18°C | 15d |
| Jun | 23°C | 11d | 22°C | 15d |
| Jul | 25°C | 12d | 23°C | 15d |
| Aug | 24°C | 8d | 23°C | 12d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 18°C | 11d |
| Oct | 12°C | 8d | 13°C | 10d |
| Nov | 5°C | 8d | 6°C | 10d |
| Dec | 0°C | 9d | 1°C | 11d |
Kyiv Weather in March
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