Best Time to Visit Odessa, Odessa, Ukraine
Odessa is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Odessa for sunny, dry weather is May and August–September — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August and October and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–July and September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.6°C / 29.1°F in January to 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July, with rainfall from 28 mm / 1.1 in (October) to 53 mm / 2.1 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Odessa, Odessa, Ukraine's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Odessa's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 15.4°C59.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.6°C61.9°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Odessa?
The best time to visit Odessa for sunny, dry weather is May, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 21.9°C / 71.4°F, and the driest is October with about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Odessa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Odessa?
The rainy season at Odessa, Odessa runs through June–July and September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 40 mm / 1.6 in. The wettest single month is July (53 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the driest month in Odessa?
The driest month in Odessa is October, averaging about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 10.8°C / 51.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Odessa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Odessa — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 53 mm / 2.1 in in July, and the coldest month averages -1.6°C / 29.1°F.
Is Odessa climate different from Ukraine overall?
Yes, usually. Our Odessa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ukraine figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Odessa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.