Climate of Donetsk, Ukraine
Area-weighted average across Donetsk. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Donetsk, a subdivision of Ukraine, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -5.1°C / 22.8°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July, with rainfall from 30 mm / 1.2 in to 59 mm / 2.3 in depending on the season (524 mm / 20.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.1°C22.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -4.1°C24.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.9°C33.6°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 9.5°C49.1°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| May | 15.4°C59.7°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 21.3°C70.3°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 20.7°C69.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.3°C59.5°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 8.7°C47.7°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
| November | 1.9°C35.4°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| December | -2.4°C27.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Donetsk?
The best months to visit Donetsk, Ukraine for sunny, dry weather are May, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is October with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Donetsk?
Donetsk, Ukraine has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.1°C / 22.8°F in January to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 524 mm / 20.6 in, with the wettest month being June (59 mm / 2.3 in) and the driest October (30 mm / 1.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Donetsk?
The hottest month in Donetsk is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.3°C / 70.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Donetsk?
The coldest month in Donetsk is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -5.1°C / 22.8°F.
When does it rain most in Donetsk?
The wettest month in Donetsk is June, averaging about 59 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 30 mm / 1.2 in.