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Kryvyi Rih

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Kryvyi Rih at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,130 h
Rain a year
497 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
84 m

Climate in Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Kryvyi Rih is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

63

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:0418:00

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 06:45–07:46 · evening 17:18–18:19
Blue hour
Morning 06:33–06:45 · evening 18:19–18:31

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 Kryvyi Rih in October?

In October, Kryvyi Rih is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 57 min07:04 – 18:00
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %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 %64 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %

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

Sunshine hours in Kryvyi Rih

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,130 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.5 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 41 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Kryvyi Rih, 41 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Kryvyi Rih

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

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
about 120 min

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

Rain in Kryvyi Rih: 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.

Per year
497 mm on 90 days
Wettest month
Jun · 57 mm
Driest month
Feb · 30 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 36 mm

In October, Kryvyi Rih has about 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kryvyi Rih

How breezy and how cloudy Kryvyi Rih 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.

Year average
17 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Kryvyi Rih typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
60 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 84 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 4.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Kryvyi Rih: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Kryvyi Rih

How often the day gets hot in Kryvyi Rih (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
28 days
Hottest month
Jul · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 14 °C

In October, Kryvyi Rih 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

Snow in Kryvyi Rih

Snow is possible in Kryvyi Rih, 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 days a year
14 days
Fresh snow a year
51 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Kryvyi Rih.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kryvyi Rih

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 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June 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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan220°−5°1.5 h836
FebruaryFeb242°−4°2.5 h730
MarchMar268°−1°4.6 h839
AprilApr7315°5°7.1 h841
MayMay8622°11°8.8 h1052
JuneJun8826°16°10.1 h1057
JulyJul8229°19°10.6 h846
AugustAug8928°18°10.0 h639
SeptemberSep8922°13°7.3 h743
OctoberOct6314°7°4.5 h636
NovemberNov247°2°1.8 h739
DecemberDec232°−2°1.0 h738

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

47.91° N, 33.39° E · 84 m · Europe/Kyiv

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kryvyi Rih

The best time to visit Kryvyi Rih is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and in September. The wettest month is June with 57 mm of precipitation.

Kryvyi Rih through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kryvyi Rih in spring

Mar – May

62

Good

  • 8–22 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Kryvyi Rih in summer

Jun – Aug

86

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Kryvyi Rih in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 7–22 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Kryvyi Rih in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 0–2 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kryvyi Rih for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Kryvyi Rih

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Kryvyi Rih: score 89 against 63. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Kryvyi Rih
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score6389better
Day high14°28°
Night low7°18°
Sunshine4.5 h10.0 hbetter
Rainy days66
Rainfall36 mm39 mm
Muggy days0better2

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

Apr – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Kryvyi Rih month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January0° · 2 h

In January, Kryvyi Rih is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in January
24February2° · 3 h

In February, Kryvyi Rih is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in February
26March8° · 5 h

In March, Kryvyi Rih is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in March
73April15° · 7 h

In April, Kryvyi Rih is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in April
86May22° · 9 h

In May, Kryvyi Rih is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in May
88June26° · 10 h

In June, Kryvyi Rih is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in June
82July29° · 11 h

In July, Kryvyi Rih is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in July
89August28° · 10 h

In August, Kryvyi Rih is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in August
89September22° · 7 h

In September, Kryvyi Rih is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in September
63October14° · 5 h

In October, Kryvyi Rih is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in October
24November7° · 2 h

In November, Kryvyi Rih is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in November
23December2° · 1 h

In December, Kryvyi Rih is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih in December
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Kryvyi Rih vs. Zaporizhzhia

In October the holiday weather in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia is about equally good (score 63 vs. 62). During the day it is about as warm in Zaporizhzhia as in Kryvyi Rih.

Kryvyi Rih vs. Zaporizhzhia, in October
in OctoberKryvyi RihZaporizhzhia
Holiday score6362
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days66
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKryvyi Rih 14°Zaporizhzhia 14°
Kryvyi RihZaporizhzhia
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Ranking

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In October, Kryvyi Rih ranks 4 of 22 destinations in this country.

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Planning a trip to Kryvyi Rih

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Kryvyi Rih 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.

Kryvyi Rih has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    59

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 23 °C by day
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    87

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    63

    Good

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • 1.3 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 3 h 25 min
Distance
2,440 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 Kryvyi Rih

When is the best time to visit Kryvyi Rih?

The best time to visit Kryvyi Rih 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 Kryvyi Rih?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.

When does it rain most in Kryvyi Rih?

The wettest month is June with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 30 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kryvyi Rih get?

Kryvyi Rih gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Kryvyi Rih in?

Kryvyi Rih uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Kryvyi Rih?

A nonstop flight from London to Kryvyi Rih takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,440 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kryvyi Rih?

Kryvyi Rih has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 23.

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