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When is the best time to visit Kiev?
In general the best time to visit Kiev is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +77°F in July and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kiev in different months
This is the average weather in Kiev for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 19 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 44 mm in April.
Climate in Kiev
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kiev for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +48°F | +61°F | +72°F | +84°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +99°F | +97°F | +79°F | +66°F | +57°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°F | +30°F | +41°F | +55°F | +68°F | +73°F | +77°F | +75°F | +66°F | +54°F | +39°F | +32°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -26°F | -22°F | -11°F | +21°F | +32°F | +39°F | +46°F | +39°F | +25°F | +12°F | -8°F | -22°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 82 | 76 | 68 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 75 | 80 | 86 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 64 | 79 | 85 | 59 | 57 | 41 | 24 | 13 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 33 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kiev during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kiev is July with average maximum temperature going up to +77°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +19°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kiev looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kiev is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kiev during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 59 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 9 rainy days and 85 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Kiev during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiev:
What is the hottest month in Kiev?
The hottest month in Kiev is July with average maximum temperature of +77°F.
What is the coldest month in Kiev?
The coldest month in Kiev is January with minimum temperatures of +19°F.
Is Kiev worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kiev could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kiev?
if you're looking to visit Kiev when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 8 mm of rain.
Other cities in Ukraine
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Monthly weather in Kiev
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiev, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.