AI-generatedKyiv at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 607 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 187 m
Climate in Kyiv
Kyiv 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 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Kyiv is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:1818:09
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 06:58–08:03 · evening 17:24–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:58 · evening 18:29–18:41
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 Kyiv in October?
In October, Kyiv is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyiv.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:18 – 18:09
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %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 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kyiv
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 4.0 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Kyiv, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kyiv
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 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 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 Kyiv: 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, Kyiv has about 9 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kyiv
How breezy and how cloudy Kyiv 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 Kyiv 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Kyiv: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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 Kyiv
How often the day gets hot in Kyiv (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, Kyiv has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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 Kyiv
When Kyiv is likely to be white: 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 Kyiv.
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 Kyiv
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (17°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | −1° | −6° | 1.5 h | 9 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 0° | −6° | 2.3 h | 9 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 6° | −2° | 4.2 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 14° | 4° | 6.6 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 85 | 20° | 10° | 8.7 h | 10 | 59 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 15° | 10.1 h | 11 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 25° | 17° | 10.0 h | 12 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 25° | 16° | 8.9 h | 8 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 19° | 11° | 6.4 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 12° | 6° | 4.0 h | 9 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 5° | 1° | 1.5 h | 9 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 0° | −4° | 1.2 h | 10 | 47 |
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
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Best time to visit Kyiv
The best time to visit Kyiv is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 80 mm of precipitation.
Kyiv through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kyiv in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kyiv in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–25 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Kyiv in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Kyiv in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–0 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kyiv
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 Kyiv: score 91 against 42. In August, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 91better |
| Day high | 12° | 25° |
| Night low | 6° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 52 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 – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Kyiv month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January-1° · 2 h
In January, Kyiv 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 9 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in January20February0° · 2 h
In February, Kyiv is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °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 9 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in February22March6° · 4 h
In March, Kyiv is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in March58April14° · 7 h
In April, Kyiv is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in April85May20° · 9 h
In May, Kyiv is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in May85June24° · 10 h
In June, Kyiv is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in June82July25° · 10 h
In July, Kyiv is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in July91August25° · 9 h
In August, Kyiv 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in August82September19° · 6 h
In September, Kyiv is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in September42October12° · 4 h
In October, Kyiv is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in October20November5° · 2 h
In November, Kyiv is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyiv.
Kyiv in November17December0° · 1 h
In December, Kyiv is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kyiv.
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Kyiv vs. Zhytomyr
In October the holiday weather in Kyiv and Zhytomyr is about equally good (score 42 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Zhytomyr as in Kyiv.
| in October | Kyiv | Zhytomyr |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Kyiv ranks 19 of 22 destinations in this country.
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- 8Uzhhorod14°56
- 19KyivThis page12°42
Planning a trip to Kyiv
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Kyiv 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.
Kyiv has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,160 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 Kyiv
When is the best time to visit Kyiv?
The best time to visit Kyiv 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 Kyiv?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Kyiv?
The wettest month is July with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kyiv get?
Kyiv gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kyiv in?
Kyiv uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kyiv?
A nonstop flight from London to Kyiv takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kyiv?
Kyiv has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 18.
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