AI-generatedChernivtsi at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 655 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 260 m
Climate in Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Chernivtsi is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3418:30
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:17 · evening 17:47–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:15 · evening 18:49–19:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Chernivtsi in October?
In October, Chernivtsi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:34 – 18:30
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Kyiv
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Chernivtsi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Chernivtsi, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chernivtsi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chernivtsi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chernivtsi has about 7 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chernivtsi
How breezy and how cloudy Chernivtsi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chernivtsi typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Chernivtsi: variable cloud, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chernivtsi
How often the day gets hot in Chernivtsi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chernivtsi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Chernivtsi
Snow is possible in Chernivtsi, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Chernivtsi.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chernivtsi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 1° | −6° | 2.0 h | 8 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 3° | −5° | 2.9 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | −2° | 4.4 h | 10 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 15° | 4° | 6.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| MayMay | 80 | 20° | 10° | 7.9 h | 11 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 24° | 14° | 8.6 h | 12 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 25° | 16° | 8.9 h | 13 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 25° | 15° | 8.4 h | 9 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 20° | 11° | 6.3 h | 9 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 5° | 4.2 h | 7 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 7° | 1° | 2.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −4° | 1.6 h | 9 | 37 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
48.29° N, 25.93° E · 260 m · Europe/Kyiv
Best time to visit Chernivtsi
The best time to visit Chernivtsi is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is July with 96 mm.
Chernivtsi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chernivtsi in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Chernivtsi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Chernivtsi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Chernivtsi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chernivtsi for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chernivtsi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Chernivtsi: score 87 against 54. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 87better |
| Day high | 14° | 25° |
| Night low | 5° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 45 mmbetter | 66 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Chernivtsi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January1° · 2 h
In January, Chernivtsi is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in January21February3° · 3 h
In February, Chernivtsi is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in February21March8° · 4 h
In March, Chernivtsi is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in March61April15° · 7 h
In April, Chernivtsi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in April80May20° · 8 h
In May, Chernivtsi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in May81June24° · 9 h
In June, Chernivtsi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in June81July25° · 9 h
In July, Chernivtsi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in July87August25° · 8 h
In August, Chernivtsi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in August80September20° · 6 h
In September, Chernivtsi is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in September54October14° · 4 h
In October, Chernivtsi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in October23November7° · 2 h
In November, Chernivtsi is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
Chernivtsi in November20December2° · 2 h
In December, Chernivtsi is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chernivtsi.
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Chernivtsi vs. Ivano-Frankivsk
In October the holiday weather in Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk is about equally good (score 54 vs. 50). During the day Ivano-Frankivsk is 1 °C cooler than Chernivtsi.
| in October | Chernivtsi | Ivano-Frankivsk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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- 11ChernivtsiThis page14°54
Planning a trip to Chernivtsi
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Chernivtsi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chernivtsi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chernivtsi
When is the best time to visit Chernivtsi?
The best time to visit Chernivtsi is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chernivtsi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Chernivtsi?
Rain is most frequent from June to July; the wettest month is July with 96 mm. The driest month is January with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chernivtsi get?
Chernivtsi gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Chernivtsi in?
Chernivtsi uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chernivtsi?
A nonstop flight from London to Chernivtsi takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chernivtsi?
Chernivtsi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 21.
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