Chernivtsi climate
Chernivtsi (Ukraine) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 712 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chernivtsi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 031 | −719 | −425 | 351.4 | 28 |
| Feb | 235 | −621 | −228 | 381.5 | 25 |
| Mar | 847 | −229 | 338 | 481.9 | 20 |
| Apr | 1559 | 439 | 1049 | 512.0 | 5 |
| May | 2169 | 1050 | 1559 | 853.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 1054.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 2680 | 1660 | 2170 | 973.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 2780 | 1559 | 2169 | 682.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 2170 | 1050 | 1660 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1458 | 439 | 949 | 532.1 | 5 |
| Nov | 846 | 032 | 439 | 391.6 | 14 |
| Dec | 135 | −523 | −229 | 381.5 | 28 |
| Year | 2780 | −719 | 949 | 71228 | 126 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89% | 78% | 1.1 | 8:45 |
| Feb | 88% | 80% | 1.9 | 10:08 |
| Mar | 80% | 73% | 3.0 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 74% | 66% | 4.2 | 13:36 |
| May | 73% | 68% | 5.1 | 15:11 |
| Jun | 73% | 68% | 5.4 | 16:04 |
| Jul | 70% | 62% | 5.4 | 15:42 |
| Aug | 67% | 54% | 4.9 | 14:19 |
| Sep | 69% | 63% | 3.5 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 78% | 67% | 2.2 | 10:43 |
| Nov | 87% | 76% | 1.2 | 9:08 |
| Dec | 89% | 79% | 0.8 | 8:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chernivtsi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C80 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C31 °F and lows −7 °C19 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.7 °C44.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 712 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (105 mm4.1 in), the driest is January (35 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in August to 89% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 18 cm).
Best time to visit Chernivtsi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and July–September: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 56 mm2.2 in to 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C31 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chernivtsi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 031 to 2 °C35 °F, lows −719 to −5 °C23 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 847 to 21 °C69 °F, lows −229 to 10 °C50 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1457 to 16 °C60 °F, about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 032 to 10 °C50 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Chernivtsi compares
Compared with Khmelnytskyi, about 147 km to the northeast, Chernivtsi is on average 1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer and receives 8% more precipitation (712 mm28 in vs 661 mm26 in). The difference is largest in February (1.7 °C3.1 °F warmer).
Of the 41 places in Ukraine covered by World Climates, Chernivtsi is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Ukraine climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Rzeszów (Poland, Dfb), Piatra Neamţ (Romania, Dfb) and Tarnów (Poland, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Ivano-Frankivsk 114 km · 9 °C48 °F · 713 mm28 in
- Ternopil 143 km · 8 °C46 °F · 676 mm27 in
- Khmelnytskyi 147 km · 8 °C46 °F · 661 mm26 in
- Piatra Neamţ 156 km · 9 °C48 °F · 677 mm27 in
- Bălţi 160 km · 10 °C50 °F · 563 mm22 in
- Iaşi 177 km · 11 °C52 °F · 576 mm23 in
- Baia Mare 190 km · 10 °C51 °F · 800 mm32 in
- Bacău 205 km · 11 °C52 °F · 621 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chernivtsi?
July is the warmest month in Chernivtsi, with an average high of 26 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chernivtsi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 0 °C (31 °F) and an average low of -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chernivtsi?
June is the wettest month with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 35 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Chernivtsi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and July–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 324 m, while Chernivtsi lies at about 260 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.