Climate - Kiev (Ukraine)

The climate of Kiev (or Kyiv) is moderately continental, with very cold winters, in which the temperature is often below freezing, and warm summers.
The city is the capital of Ukraine and is located in the north-central of the country, at 50 degrees north latitude, on the banks of the Dnieper River (or Dnipro).
Precipitation is not abundant in winter, when it is quite frequent and generally occurs in the form of snow, while it is more abundant in summer, when it can occur in the form of thunderstorm.
Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are frequent, but generally not abundant.
Sometimes there can be cold spells from Siberia, which were once more frequent and during which the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -32.8 °C (-27 °F) and was set in January 1950.
In summer, temperatures are generally not too high and are suitable for outdoor activities, although rains and thunderstorms can sometimes occur.
Every now and then, there can be hot periods, usually of short duration, during which the temperature can reach or exceed 32/33 °C (90/91 °F). In August 2010, during an exceptional heat wave, it reached 39.2 °C (102.5 °F).

Kiev - Climate data

In Kiev, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -3.1 °C (26.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kiev, precipitation amounts to 640 millimeters (25.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest months (January, February, April) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
In Kiev, there are on average around 1845 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kiev - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kiev is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.1 °C (26 °F), with a minimum of -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) and a maximum of -0.9 °C (30.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16 °C (3 °F). However, it dropped to -26.5 °C (-15.7 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it reached 11.1 °C (52 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 16% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Kiev is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.2 °C (28 °F), with a minimum of -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) and a maximum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4 °F). However, it dropped to -26.8 °C (-16.2 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it reached 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Kiev is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Kiev is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.7 °C (21.7 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Kiev is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.6 °C (92.5 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Kiev is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in June 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kiev is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Kiev is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Kiev is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in September 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Kiev is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6.8 °C (19.8 °F) in October 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Kiev is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) and a maximum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -17.6 °C (0.3 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Kiev is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.7 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -3.7 °C (25.3 °F) and a maximum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13.5 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -25.1 °C (-13.2 °F) in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it reached 15.2 °C (59.4 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 12% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).