Kharkov Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Kharkov can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C (30°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kharkov experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 616 mm (24 in) yearly. Year-round, Kharkov has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 67 mm (2.6 in), and the driest month, November, with 44 mm (1.7 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Kharkov Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kharkov. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kharkov.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, May, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)