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Lviv Climate by Month

The best time to go to Lviv is May, June and September. Lviv has a typical Eastern European climate meaning cold winters and hot summers.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Lviv. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lviv has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 858 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives high rainfall, averaging 115 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 47 mm over 14 snowy/rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lviv. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Lviv in Ukraine

During the months of May, June, July, August 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:
  • When is winter in Lviv?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lviv?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lviv?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lviv?
    July tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lviv?
    January is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lviv?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 254 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lviv

    Thu   Dec 12
    1°C | -1°C
    NW 11 km/h
    1.5 mm
    overcast and  chance of slight snow

    overcast and chance of slight snow

    Fri   Dec 13
    0°C | -7°C
    NW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    1°C | -7°C
    S 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain