Monthly climate guide
Kharkiv weather in May
May in Kharkiv is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and night-time lows near 10°C (50°F). The month usually brings about 65 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's wetter than a typical month in Kharkiv — roughly 39% more rain than average.
- Kharkiv is usually about 2°C cooler than Zaporizhzhia, 250 km away, in May.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Kharkiv.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 4°C warmer.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
21°C
71°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
65 mm
some rain
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Kharkiv weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / 24°F | -11°C / 13°F | 49 mm | 95% | 85% |
| February | -2°C / 28°F | -9°C / 15°F | 34 mm | 94% | 79% |
| March | 5°C / 41°F | -4°C / 24°F | 42 mm | 84% | 69% |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 3°C / 37°F | 40 mm | 75% | 63% |
| May | 21°C / 71°F | 10°C / 50°F | 65 mm | 73% | 59% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 58°F | 61 mm | 66% | 53% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 16°C / 61°F | 63 mm | 60% | 52% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 16°C / 60°F | 38 mm | 54% | 47% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 51°F | 32 mm | 58% | 54% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 3°C / 38°F | 46 mm | 74% | 63% |
| November | 4°C / 40°F | -2°C / 28°F | 37 mm | 86% | 75% |
| December | -1°C / 30°F | -6°C / 20°F | 55 mm | 94% | 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 Kharkiv?
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Best time to visit Kharkiv →Other Ukraine cities in May
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Kharkiv in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kharkiv?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Kharkiv, with highs around 21°C and about 65 mm of rain.
How warm is Kharkiv in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (71°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kharkiv in May?
Kharkiv typically gets around 65 mm of rain in May — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kharkiv (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.