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Weather in December in Ukraine

Planning a getaway to Ukraine this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Ukraine in December?

December in Ukraine generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Dragobrat at -1°C to cold in Feodosiya at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Feodosiya and -7°C in Dragobrat. In numerous regions in Ukraine, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Odessa with an average of 35 mm to high snow/rainfall in Mizhhirʼʼya with 115 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 38 hours of sunshine in Lviv. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Ukraine, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ukraine's yearly weather, check out our Ukraine climate page.

Where to go in Ukraine in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ukraine on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ukraine?

Lviv

In December Lviv generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lviv
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
58 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-3°C 
38 hours 
53 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-5°C 
63 hours 
47 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lviv

Kiev

In December Kiev generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kiev
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
0°C 
52 hours 
48 mm 
13 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
31 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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0°C 
-6°C 
42 hours 
42 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Kiev

Odessa

In December Odessa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Odessa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
77 hours 
36 mm 
10 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
57 hours 
35 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-3°C 
65 hours 
39 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Odessa

Kharkov

In December Kharkov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kharkov
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-1°C 
49 hours 
44 mm 
13 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
31 hours 
51 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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-1°C 
-7°C 
51 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Kharkov

Dnepropetrovsk

In December Dnepropetrovsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dnepropetrovsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
0°C 
42 mm 
12 days 
poor 
2°C 
-4°C 
44 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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0°C 
-6°C 
45 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Dnepropetrovsk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ukraine.

Is December the best time to visit Ukraine?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Ukraine with often poor weather in Lviv.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lviv. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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