When is the best time to go to Kiev

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kiev, Ukraine. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kiev weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kiev are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kiev January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 41mm 2hrs 9.8hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kiev during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiev for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kiev and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kiev with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kiev February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 37mm 2.9hrs 11.2hrs

February in Kiev is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiev for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kiev and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kiev with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kiev March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 35mm 4.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Kiev is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiev for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Kiev and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kiev with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kiev April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 43mm 5.9hrs 14.9hrs

Kiev's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kiev.

April is in the spring in Kiev and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kiev with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kiev May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 51mm 8.1hrs 16.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Kiev and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kiev, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kiev and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kiev with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kiev June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 72mm 8.8hrs 9.8hrs

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kiev during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kiev, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kiev and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kiev with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kiev July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 79mm 8.8hrs 11.2hrs

July in Kiev is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kiev, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kiev and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Kiev August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 65mm 8.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Kiev is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kiev, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kiev and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kiev weather in August »

September

Kiev September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 46mm 6.5hrs 14.9hrs

Kiev's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kiev, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kiev and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Kiev October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 36mm 4.4hrs 16.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Kiev and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kiev.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kiev and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Kiev November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 47mm 1.9hrs 9.8hrs

November in Kiev is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiev for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kiev and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Kiev December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 45mm 1.3hrs 11.2hrs

December in Kiev is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiev for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kiev and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kiev with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kiev weather stats

Kiev weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Driest month: March 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: August 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: July 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 21.2°C 70.2°F
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