Monthly climate guide
Kyiv weather in May
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), May feels warm in Kyiv. Rainfall averages about 72 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Rain is above Kyiv's usual level, by about 45%.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Kyiv.
- Just 300 km apart, but Kyiv runs about 2°C warmer than Rivne this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
58%
cloud · often cloudy
Kyiv weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 27°F | -9°C / 16°F | 43 mm | 94% | 85% |
| February | -1°C / 31°F | -7°C / 19°F | 40 mm | 92% | 82% |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | -3°C / 27°F | 41 mm | 83% | 71% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 39°F | 40 mm | 72% | 60% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 72 mm | 71% | 58% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 58°F | 68 mm | 68% | 53% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 65 mm | 65% | 54% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 40 mm | 60% | 45% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 42 mm | 64% | 54% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 51 mm | 77% | 65% |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | -1°C / 31°F | 38 mm | 88% | 78% |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | -5°C / 22°F | 55 mm | 94% | 82% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Kyiv?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kyiv →Other Ukraine cities in May
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Kyiv in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kyiv?
May is a reasonable time for Kyiv: highs around 21°C and about 72 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Kyiv in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kyiv in May?
Kyiv typically gets around 72 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 Kyiv (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.