Odessa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Odessa has a hot-summer humid continental climate, which is under the influence of the Black Sea. Because of this influence, it is often just a little less cold during winter. Also it is less hot in the summer months. Big weather changes often occur in spring and late autumn. The weather can change from warm and spring-like weather to a much colder weather type within a day.
Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. The summer months are pleasantly warm, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. Spring and Fall are the best months to visit Odessa.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Odessa is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Odessa maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 467 mm. Precipitation levels in Odessa remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 53 mm over 11 days. In February, this drops slightly to 35 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Odessa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 6°C in February to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Odessa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August and September and highest during January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Odessa in Ukraine
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 53 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 336 hours of sunshine.
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