Ukraine Capital
Best time to visit Kyiv
Go inMay–September
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Check your government’s travel advice before planning any trip.
See Kyiv on the globeKyiv month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 0°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Good | 14°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Great | 20°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 24°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 26°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 25°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Good | 19°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 13°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Poor | 5°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Poor | 0°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
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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