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Best time to visit Kyiv

Go inMay–September

Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.

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Kyiv month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor-1°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor0°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor6°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AprilGood14°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MayGreat20°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat24°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat26°CWetQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat25°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGood19°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood13°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
NovemberPoor5°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor0°CSome rainQuietCheapest–

Good to know

  • Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in December–February.

Kyiv’s Arsenalna station, 105 m down, is one of the deepest metro stations in the world.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Kyiv?

The best time to visit Kyiv is May–September. Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Kyiv?

Fares to Kyiv stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Kyiv busiest?

Kyiv rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Kyiv?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C, and January the coolest at -1°C. The wettest period is May–September.

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