Kharkiv Weather in May
Ukraine · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (69°F)
Avg low9°C (49°F)
Rainfall57 mm (2.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.2/10
In May, Kharkiv has average highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F). May is spring in Ukraine. The month is fairly dry, with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 15.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kharkiv?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Kharkiv. The weather rates excellent (9.2/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (69°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (60°F) |
| Rainfall | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 61% |
| Daylight | 15.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.2 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with 15 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kharkiv in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kharkiv weather in other months
Jan-4°C / -11°C50 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -9°C39 mmPoorMar5°C / -4°C40 mmPoorApr14°C / 3°C42 mmGoodMay21°C / 9°C57 mmExcellentJun25°C / 14°C63 mmExcellentJul28°C / 16°C64 mmExcellentAug29°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentSep22°C / 10°C40 mmExcellentOct14°C / 4°C48 mmGoodNov5°C / -2°C49 mmPoorDec-1°C / -6°C56 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit KharkivJune →
Nearby in May
- Voronezh20°C · 50 mm
- Rostov-on-Don23°C · 58 mm
- Kyiv20°C · 66 mm
- Odesa21°C · 44 mm
- Volgograd24°C · 43 mm
- Chisinau23°C · 58 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.