Ukraine weather in December
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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