Monthly climate guide
Donetsk weather in May
With highs near 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (51°F), May feels warm in Donetsk. Rainfall averages about 53 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Donetsk.
- Donetsk is usually about 3°C warmer than Lviv in May.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
11°C
51°F
Rainfall
53 mm
some rain
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Donetsk weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | -9°C / 17°F | 55 mm | 94% | 85% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 19°F | 37 mm | 91% | 78% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | -3°C / 27°F | 39 mm | 80% | 69% |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 38°F | 43 mm | 73% | 61% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 51°F | 53 mm | 69% | 57% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 60°F | 50 mm | 58% | 52% |
| July | 30°C / 87°F | 17°C / 63°F | 46 mm | 51% | 49% |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 63°F | 28 mm | 47% | 43% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 11°C / 52°F | 33 mm | 54% | 50% |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 40°F | 34 mm | 69% | 61% |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | -2°C / 29°F | 33 mm | 82% | 74% |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 23°F | 45 mm | 91% | 84% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Donetsk?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Donetsk →Other Ukraine cities in May
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Donetsk in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Donetsk?
May is a reasonable time for Donetsk: highs around 22°C and about 53 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Donetsk in May?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 11°C (51°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Donetsk in May?
Donetsk typically gets around 53 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Donetsk (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.