Kharkov Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kharkov can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Kharkov can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kharkov experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 616 mm yearly. Year-round, Kharkov has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 67 mm, and the driest month, November, with 44 mm, is minimal.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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, May, 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 Kharkov in Ukraine
During the months of May, June 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
