AI-generatedZaporizhzhia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 481 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 105 m
Climate in Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia 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 0 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Zaporizhzhia is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:5717:53
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 06:38–07:39 · evening 17:11–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:38 · evening 18:13–18:25
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 Zaporizhzhia in October?
In October, Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min06:57 – 17:53
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 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 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
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 Zaporizhzhia
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 4.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Zaporizhzhia, 43 % 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 Zaporizhzhia
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 90 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 in Zaporizhzhia: 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, Zaporizhzhia has about 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Zaporizhzhia
How breezy and how cloudy Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia typically peaks at 18 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 60 % of the sky over Zaporizhzhia: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Zaporizhzhia
How often the day gets hot in Zaporizhzhia (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, Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia
Snow is possible in Zaporizhzhia, 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 Zaporizhzhia.
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 Zaporizhzhia
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 0° | −5° | 1.7 h | 9 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 2° | −4° | 2.7 h | 7 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 7° | −1° | 4.4 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 15° | 6° | 6.7 h | 8 | 41 |
| MayMay | 88 | 21° | 12° | 8.7 h | 9 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 26° | 17° | 9.6 h | 9 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 28° | 19° | 10.4 h | 8 | 43 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 28° | 19° | 9.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 22° | 13° | 7.3 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 14° | 7° | 4.7 h | 6 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 7° | 2° | 2.2 h | 7 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 2° | −2° | 1.3 h | 8 | 39 |
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
47.85° N, 35.12° E · 105 m · Europe/Kyiv
Best time to visit Zaporizhzhia
The best time to visit Zaporizhzhia is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. The wettest month is June with 52 mm of precipitation.
Zaporizhzhia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zaporizhzhia in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 7–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Zaporizhzhia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Zaporizhzhia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Zaporizhzhia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zaporizhzhia for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Zaporizhzhia
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 Zaporizhzhia: score 90 against 62. In August, days are 14 °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 | 62 | 90better |
| Day high | 14° | 28° |
| Night low | 7° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 33 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, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Zaporizhzhia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January0° · 2 h
In January, Zaporizhzhia 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 9 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in January24February2° · 3 h
In February, Zaporizhzhia 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 31 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in February25March7° · 4 h
In March, Zaporizhzhia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 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 Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in March68April15° · 7 h
In April, Zaporizhzhia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in April88May21° · 9 h
In May, Zaporizhzhia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in May89June26° · 10 h
In June, Zaporizhzhia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in June83July28° · 10 h
In July, Zaporizhzhia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 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 Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in July90August28° · 10 h
In August, Zaporizhzhia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 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 Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in August89September22° · 7 h
In September, Zaporizhzhia 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 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in September62October14° · 5 h
In October, Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in October25November7° · 2 h
In November, Zaporizhzhia 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 38 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia in November22December2° · 1 h
In December, Zaporizhzhia 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 8 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zaporizhzhia.
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Zaporizhzhia vs. Dnipro
In October Zaporizhzhia has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs. 57). During the day it is about as warm in Dnipro as in Zaporizhzhia.
| in October | Zaporizhzhia | Dnipro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Zaporizhzhia
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Zaporizhzhia 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.
Zaporizhzhia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.5 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 35 min
- Distance
- 2,570 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 Zaporizhzhia
When is the best time to visit Zaporizhzhia?
The best time to visit Zaporizhzhia 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 Zaporizhzhia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Zaporizhzhia?
The wettest month is June with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zaporizhzhia get?
Zaporizhzhia gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Zaporizhzhia in?
Zaporizhzhia uses the time zone Europe/Kyiv: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zaporizhzhia?
A nonstop flight from London to Zaporizhzhia takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zaporizhzhia?
Zaporizhzhia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 21.
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