May verdict

Ukraine in May

Weather score51Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

47mm

Sun

7.9h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

51

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May21°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May47mm average rain

May sits near Ukraine's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and July to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.9 hours average sun

May is brighter than Ukraine's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May10°C average sea

May is close to Ukraine's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May51 weather score

May sits close to Ukraine's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.