Kyiv Weather in May
Ukraine · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (68°F)
Avg low9°C (49°F)
Rainfall66 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
In May, Kyiv has average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F). May is spring in Ukraine. The month is moderately rainy, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 13 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 15.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Kyiv?
May is a good time to visit Kyiv (8.9/10), though August and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (68°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 15.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.9 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with 16 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Kyiv in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kyiv weather in other months
Jan-3°C / -9°C44 mmPoorFeb-1°C / -8°C43 mmPoorMar6°C / -3°C42 mmPoorApr14°C / 3°C50 mmGoodMay20°C / 9°C66 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C71 mmExcellentJul26°C / 16°C67 mmExcellentAug27°C / 15°C45 mmExcellentSep21°C / 10°C44 mmExcellentOct13°C / 4°C48 mmGoodNov5°C / -1°C48 mmPoorDec-1°C / -6°C57 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit KyivJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Chisinau23°C · 58 mm
- Kharkiv21°C · 57 mm
- Minsk17°C · 88 mm
- Odesa21°C · 44 mm
- Vilnius18°C · 78 mm
- Voronezh20°C · 50 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.