AI-generatedPoltava at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 547 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 156 m
Climate in Poltava
Poltava has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Poltava is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Poltava
The best time to visit Poltava is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 63 mm of precipitation.
Poltava through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Poltava in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Poltava in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Poltava in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Poltava in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:0117:54
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 06:41–07:45 · evening 17:10–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:41 · evening 18:13–18:26
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.
October in Poltava compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Poltava in October?
In October, Poltava is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poltava.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:01 – 17:54
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
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
Compare two months in Poltava
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 Poltava: score 89 against 53. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Poltava month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January−1° · 1.3 h
In January, Poltava is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in January21February1° · 2.4 h
In February, Poltava is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in February22March7° · 4.1 h
In March, Poltava is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in March69April16° · 6.4 h
In April, Poltava is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in April86May22° · 8.6 h
In May, Poltava is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in May88June26° · 9.6 h
In June, Poltava is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in June78July28° · 9.9 h
In July, Poltava is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in July89August28° · 9.1 h
In August, Poltava is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 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 Poltava.
Poltava in August86September21° · 6.6 h
In September, Poltava is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in September53October14° · 3.9 h
In October, Poltava is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in October21November6° · 1.6 h
In November, Poltava is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in November20December1° · 1.0 h
In December, Poltava is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poltava.
Poltava in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Poltava
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 (−7°), the warmest in July (17°). 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 | 19 | −1° | −7° | 1.3 h | 9 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 1° | −7° | 2.4 h | 8 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 7° | −2° | 4.1 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 16° | 4° | 6.4 h | 9 | 43 |
| MayMay | 86 | 22° | 10° | 8.6 h | 10 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 26° | 14° | 9.6 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 28° | 17° | 9.9 h | 10 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 28° | 16° | 9.1 h | 6 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 21° | 11° | 6.6 h | 7 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 14° | 5° | 3.9 h | 8 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 6° | 0° | 1.6 h | 8 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 1° | −4° | 1.0 h | 9 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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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Sunshine hours in Poltava
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 3.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Poltava, 36 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Poltava: 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, Poltava has about 8 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Poltava
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Poltava
How breezy and how cloudy Poltava 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 Poltava typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Poltava: mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Poltava
How often the day gets hot in Poltava (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, Poltava 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 Poltava
When Poltava 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 Poltava.
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.
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Poltava 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.
Poltava has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 30 min
- Distance
- 2,460 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.
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Poltava vs Kharkiv
In October the holiday weather in Poltava and Kharkiv is about equally good (score 53 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Kharkiv as in Poltava.
| in October | Poltava | Kharkiv |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Poltava
When is the best time to visit Poltava?
The best time to visit Poltava 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 Poltava?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Poltava?
The wettest month is July with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Poltava get?
Poltava gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Poltava in?
Poltava is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Poltava?
A nonstop flight from London to Poltava takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Poltava?
Poltava has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 86, summer holidays 85, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 20.