May 1, 2025
Weather Summary for April

The Borys Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory reports that, according to data from the Kyiv Unified Hydrometeorological Station, the average air temperature in Kyiv in April was 11.1°C, which is 1.1°C above the climatic norm. This places April among the twenty warmest on record in the past 145 years.

The coldest day was April 11, when the minimum temperature dropped to -4.1°C in the early morning, setting a new record for that date for the first time in seven years.

The warmest days were April 23 and 24, with the maximum temperature reaching +27.4°C.

Precipitation on Nauky Avenue totaled 47 mm, which is 112% of the monthly norm.

 

 

April 1, 2025
On the Weather Summary for March

The Borys Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory reports that, according to observations from the Kyiv Combined Hydrometeorological Station, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in March was 7.4°C, which exceeded the climatic norm by 4.9°C. This made it the warmest March on record in the capital since 1881. During the first half of the month, 15 temperature records were set.

The coldest day in the capital was March 18, when the minimum temperature dropped to -4.3°C in the morning. The warmest day was March 7, when the maximum temperature in the afternoon reached +20.1°C.

Precipitation at Nauky Avenue, 37 amounted to 37 mm, or 93% of the climatic norm.

 

 

March 5, 2025
On the Beginning of Meteorological Spring in the Capital

The Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi reports that, according to observations from the Kyiv combined hydrometeorological station, the average daily air temperature has been consistently above 0°C since February 28. Meteorological spring has arrived in Kyiv, which falls within the climatic norm.

Meteorological winter, which — according to revised calculations by the observatory's climatologists — began on February 4 and ended on February 27, lasted for only 24 days. This is 68 days shorter than the long-term average. It turned out to be the shortest winter on record in the capital, with the exception of the winter of 2019-2020, when winter did not occur at all.

 

 

March 4, 2025
Weather Summary of the Calendar Winter

The Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi reports that, according to observations from the Kyiv Combined Hydrometeorological Station, the average monthly air temperature for the calendar winter was -0.5°C, which is 2.0°C above the climatic norm.

The winter of 2024-2025 ranked only tenth among the warmest winters in Kyiv since 1881.

The winter months, except for February, were warmer than normal in the capital. The largest positive deviation was recorded in January – 5.3°C above the norm.

In total, 11 temperature records were registered in Kyiv over the winter, all of them indicating that temperatures exceeded previous historical values. All these records occurred in January.

The coldest day of the winter was February 13, when the temperature dropped to -12.3°C, while the warmest day was January 30, when the air temperature rose to +11.6°C.

Precipitation this calendar winter amounted to 89 mm, which is 72% of the climatic norm.

 

March 3, 2025
Weather Summary of a Cold and Dry February in the Capital

The Borys Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory reports that, according to observations from the Kyiv Combined Hydrometeorological Station, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in February was -3.7℃, which is 1.4℃ below the climatic norm. This made it the first month with a negative deviation from the long-term average since May 2023 in the capital.

The coldest day in the capital was February 13, when the minimum temperature dropped to -12.3°C in the morning. The warmest day was February 1, when the maximum temperature reached +6.4°C in the afternoon.

Precipitation at 37 Nauky Avenue totaled 12 mm, or 31% of the climatic norm. In the ranking of the driest Februaries since 1891, February 2025 took the eighth spot.

 

February 3, 2025
Weather Summary of an Anomalously Warm January in the Capital

According to observations from the meteorological station of the Borys Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory, the average monthly air temperature in January in Kyiv matched the record set in 2007, reaching 2.1°C, which is 5.3°C above the climatic norm. In the last six days of the month, 11 temperature records were set.

The coldest day in the capital was January 6, when the minimum temperature dropped to -6.9°C in the early morning. The warmest day was January 30, when the maximum temperature reached +11.6°C in the afternoon.

Precipitation at 37 Nauky Avenue totaled 25 mm, which is 68% of the climatic norm.

 

January 1, 2025

Weather Summary for December in the Capital

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in December was 0.0°C, which is 1.8°C above the climatic norm.

The coldest day in the capital was December 14, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to -9.8°C, while the warmest day was December 19, when the maximum afternoon temperature reached +8.0°C.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue, 37 was 52 mm, which is 111% of the climatic norm.

 

December 9, 2024

Meteorological Winter Arrives in the Capital

According to the Climatology Department of the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, a sustained drop in the average daily air temperature below 0°C occurred in Kyiv on November 24, marking the start of meteorological winter in the capital. Winter arrived five days earlier than the climatic norm.

The earliest recorded arrival of winter in Kyiv was October 20, 1920, while the latest was December 29, 2015. In 2019-2020, meteorological winter never arrived.

 

December 3, 2024

Summary of the Calendar Autumn in the Capital

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average air temperature for the autumn season in Kyiv was +11.4°C, which is 2.7°C above the long-term average.

This autumn ranked third warmest in Kyiv since 1881, matching the temperature of the previous autumn. Eleven temperature records were set, all in September.

All autumn months were warmer than usual, especially September, which had the largest positive deviation of +5.7°C.

The coldest days of autumn 2024 in Kyiv were November 25 and 27, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to -5.8°C. The warmest day was September 1, when the maximum afternoon temperature reached +33.0°C.

Total precipitation for September–November in Kyiv was 135 mm, which is 90% of the climatic norm.

 

December 2, 2024

Weather Summary for November in the Capital

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in November was +2.7°C, which is 0.1°C above the climatic norm.

The coldest days in the capital were November 25 and 27, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to -5.8°C, while the warmest day was November 2, when the maximum afternoon temperature reached +12.4°C.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue, 37 was 51 mm, which is 111% of the climatic norm.

 

November 5, 2024

Frost-Free Period Ends in the Capital

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, on November 5, Kyiv experienced its first frost of the autumn, with the air temperature dropping to -2.1°C, marking the end of the frost-free period. This period lasted 198 days, starting on April 21.

The average long-term date for the first autumn frost in Kyiv is October 21, and the average duration of the frost-free period is 197 days.

Climatologists report that the shortest frost-free periods in Kyiv were in 1902 and 1945—lasting only 144 days—while the longest was in 2023, lasting 232 days.

Despite the arrival of frost, meteorological winter officially begins only when the average daily air temperature consistently drops below 0°C. In Kyiv, this transition typically occurs around November 29.

 

November 1, 2024

Weather Summary for a Warm and Wet October in the Capital

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in October was +10.9°C, which is 2.3°C above the climatic norm. This October ranked among the ten warmest in Kyiv since 1881.

The coldest day in the capital was October 20, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to +1.9°C, while the warmest day was October 4, when the maximum afternoon temperature reached +22.7°C.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue, 37 was 63 mm, which is 137% of the climatic norm.

 

October 11, 2024

Meteorological Autumn Begins in the Capital

According to observations from the meteorological station of the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, meteorological autumn arrived in Kyiv on September 30, two weeks later than the climatic norm. It is characterized by a stable transition of the average daily air temperature below +15°C.

The earliest recorded arrival of meteorological autumn in Kyiv was on August 25, 1993, while the latest was on October 15, 2020.

This year's meteorological summer, which began on May 18, ended on September 29, lasting 135 days in total. The longest summer was recorded in 2012 (166 days), while the shortest occurred in 1990 (88 days).

 

October 1, 2024

Weather Summary for the Warmest and Driest September in Kyiv

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in September was +20.6°C, which is 5.7°C above the climatic norm. This made September 2024 the warmest on record in Kyiv since 1881, surpassing last year’s record. The month saw 11 temperature records.

The coldest day was September 19, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to +10.4°C, while the warmest day was September 1, when the maximum afternoon temperature reached +33.0°C.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue, 37 was 21 mm, which is 36% of the climatic norm.

 

September 3, 2024

Weather Summary for the Summer of 2024 in Kyiv

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average air temperature for summer 2024 in Kyiv was +23.0°C, which is 2.6°C above the climatic norm. This made it the second warmest summer in Kyiv since 1881, following summer 2010 (+23.7°C). The highest positive deviation from the norm was recorded in July (+3.0°C).

The coldest day was August 14, when the morning temperature dropped to +13.4°C, while the hottest day was July 16, when the afternoon temperature reached +36.0°C, setting a new record. In total, 18 temperature records were set, with 14 in July and the remaining 4 in August.

Total precipitation for summer at Nauky Avenue was 211 mm, or 107% of the long-term average. The highest amount fell in June, nearly twice the monthly norm.

 

September 2, 2024

Weather Summary for a Hot and Dry August in Kyiv

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in August was +23.1°C, which is 2.7°C above the climatic norm. The city recorded four temperature records, all occurring between August 25 and 27. August 2024 ranked as the third warmest on record, with August 2010 remaining the warmest (+24.6°C).

The coldest day was August 14, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to +13.4°C, while the hottest day was August 20, when the afternoon temperature reached +35.5°C.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue, 37 was 24 mm, or 43% of the climatic norm. August 2024 ranked among the 20 driest Augusts in Kyiv since 1891.

 

August 1, 2024

Weather Summary for a Hot July in Kyiv

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in July was +24.3°C, which is 3.0°C above the climatic norm. This made July 2024 the fifth warmest on record since 1881.

The coldest day was July 29, when the minimum morning temperature dropped to +14.5°C, while the hottest day was July 16, when the afternoon temperature reached +36.0°C, setting a new temperature record. In total, 13 temperature records were set in July.

Total precipitation recorded at Nauky Avenue was 52 mm, or 77% of the climatic norm.

 

July 31, 2024

Weather Summary for a Hot and Wet June in Kyiv

According to observations from the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi, the average monthly air temperature in Kyiv in June was +21.5°C, which is 2.0°C above the climatic norm.

The coldest day was June 13, when the minimum temperature dropped to 13.5°C in the morning. The warmest day was June 30, when the maximum temperature rose to +31.9°C.

Precipitation on Nauky Avenue totaled 135 mm, which is almost twice the monthly norm (182%). This June ranked among the ten wettest in Kyiv since 1891.

 

June 4, 2024 

Summary of the Calendar Spring in the Capital

According to observations from the Borys Sreznevskyi Central Geophysical Observatory, the average air temperature in Kyiv for the spring season was +11.3ºC, which is 1.9ºC above the long-term average. This spring ranked as the third warmest since 1881, with April showing the largest positive deviation of +2.8ºC.

Kyiv recorded 15 daily temperature records this spring, with 13 occurring in April.

Coldest day: March 8, when the minimum temperature dropped to -4.8ºC in the morning.

Warmest day: May 22, with a maximum temperature of +28.0ºC.

Total precipitation in Kyiv for spring was 148 mm, which is 101% of the climate norm.

 

June 3, 2024

Weather Summary for a Dry May in the Capital

The average air temperature in May was 16.3°C, 0.5°C above the climate norm.

Coldest day: May 14, with a morning low of 2.9°C.

Warmest day: May 22, reaching +28.0°C.

Total precipitation on Nauky Avenue was 15 mm (only 23% of the climate norm), making May 2024 the eighth driest in Kyiv since 1891.

 

May 20, 2024 

Meteorological Summer Arrives in Kyiv

Observations show that a sustained rise in daily average temperature above +15.0°C occurred on May 18, marking the start of meteorological summer.

Meteorological spring lasted 115 days (from January 24 to May 17), which is 1.5 months longer than the climate norm.

This year, summer arrived a week later than the long-term average.

The earliest recorded summer start was April 22, 1996, while the latest was June 7 (1990, 2001).

 

May 1, 2024

Summary of a Warm and Wet April in Kyiv

The average air temperature in April was 12.8°C, 2.8°C above the climate norm, making it the third warmest April in 144 years of observations.

Coldest day: April 20, with a minimum of -0.2°C.

Warmest day: April 2, when temperatures hit +26.9°C, setting a new record.

13 temperature records were set in Kyiv between April 1 and April 11.

Total precipitation on Nauky Avenue was 78 mm, 186% of the monthly norm.

 

April 1, 2024

Weather Summary for March in the Capital                                                     

The average air temperature in March was 4.8°C, 2.3°C above the climate norm, ranking 12th warmest on record.

Coldest day: March 8, with a minimum of -4.8°C.

Warmest day: March 31, when temperatures peaked at +25.3°C, setting a new record.

Total precipitation on Nauky Avenue was 55 mm (138% of the climate norm).

 

March 4, 2024 

Summary of the Calendar Winter in Kyiv

The average air temperature for winter 2023-2024 was 0.3°C, 2.8°C above the climate norm, making it the third warmest winter in Kyiv since 1881.

Due to significantly warmer-than-normal weather, meteorological spring arrived much earlier than usual—on January 24, when the temperature consistently rose above 0°C, 37 days ahead of the long-term average.

All winter months in the capital were warmer than the norm. The largest positive deviation was in February – 5.2°C. In total, 14 temperature records were registered during the winter in Kyiv.

The coldest day of the winter was January 9, when the temperature dropped to -15.8°C.

The warmest day was February 29, when the temperature rose to +12.1°C.

Precipitation during this calendar winter was 161 mm, which is 131% of the climate norm.

 

March 1, 2024

Weather Summary of the Warm February in the Capital

According to observations from the meteorological station of the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Boris Sreznevsky, the average monthly temperature in February in Kyiv was 2.9°C, which is 5.2°C above the climate norm. Over the course of the month, eight temperature records were set. This February ranked as the second warmest in the capital’s history, after 2002.

The coldest day in the capital was February 20, when the minimum temperature dropped to -3.8°C, and the warmest day was February 29, when the maximum temperature reached +12.1°C, setting a new record for that day.

Precipitation at Prospekt Nauky, 37 was 48 mm, or 123% of the climate norm.

 

February 1, 2024

Weather Summary for January in the Capital

According to observations from the meteorological station of the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Boris Sreznevsky, the average monthly temperature in January in Kyiv was -2.6°C, which is 0.6°C above the climate norm.

The coldest day in the capital was January 9, when the minimum temperature dropped to -15.8°C, and the warmest day was January 31, when the maximum temperature reached +7.3°C.

Precipitation at Prospekt Nauky, 37 was 48 mm, or 130% of the climate norm.

 

January 2, 2024

Climatologists of the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Boris Sreznevsky summarized the weather results for 2023 in the capital

According to observations from the observatory’s meteorological station, the average annual temperature in Kyiv in 2023 was +10.8°C, which is 1.8°C above the climate norm. This year became the second warmest on record, after 2020, due to the exceptionally warm second half of the year (13.3°C), which was 2.3°C above the climate norm.
11 months of the year had temperatures above the average monthly climate norms, except for April, which was colder than usual. The months of January, August, and September had the largest deviations from the norm: 2.9°C, 3.4°C, and 3.9°C, respectively.

The coldest day was February 8, with -10.3°C, and the hottest day was August 29, when the temperature in the shade reached +35.9°C.
In total, 47 temperature records were registered in Kyiv in 2023, with the highest number of records occurring in January (16) and August (12).
Precipitation amounted to 673 mm, which is 109% of the climate norm. However, it was distributed extremely unevenly over time – with two monthly norms in July and April, and only 1.5% of the average annual rainfall in May.