Kyiv in May
The weather in May
In May, Kyiv averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Days are 5.9° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.5°.
May scores 68/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Kyiv. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:11 and sets at 20:39 local time, giving 15 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 83 minutes over the month.
Why 68/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kyiv this month
Ukraine's best in May
Balaklava
Simferopol
Kyiv in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kyiv?
May scores 68/100 for Kyiv, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Kyiv in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 11°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Kyiv in May?
Kyiv receives about 58 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 13 days.