Luhansk climate
Luhansk (Ukraine) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 520 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Luhansk climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −327 | −915 | −621 | 471.8 | 30 |
| Feb | −130 | −917 | −523 | 381.5 | 27 |
| Mar | 643 | −326 | 135 | 381.5 | 25 |
| Apr | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 411.6 | 6 |
| May | 2373 | 1051 | 1662 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1559 | 2170 | 562.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 602.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3087 | 1762 | 2475 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1151 | 1762 | 381.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 1458 | 438 | 948 | 381.5 | 7 |
| Nov | 642 | −229 | 236 | 391.5 | 19 |
| Dec | 031 | −621 | −326 | 451.8 | 27 |
| Year | 3187 | −915 | 949 | 52020 | 141 |
“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 | 93% | 81% | 1.0 | 8:43 |
| Feb | 91% | 77% | 1.9 | 10:07 |
| Mar | 81% | 71% | 3.1 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 73% | 64% | 4.4 | 13:37 |
| May | 68% | 58% | 5.9 | 15:13 |
| Jun | 59% | 55% | 6.4 | 16:06 |
| Jul | 54% | 51% | 6.2 | 15:44 |
| Aug | 49% | 44% | 5.6 | 14:20 |
| Sep | 57% | 54% | 4.0 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 72% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:42 |
| Nov | 84% | 75% | 1.1 | 9:06 |
| Dec | 91% | 83% | 0.7 | 8:19 |
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 Luhansk is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −3 °C27 °F and lows −9 °C15 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 30.1 °C54.2 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 520 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 32% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (60 mm2.4 in), the driest is August (30 mm1.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in August to 93% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 18 cm.
Best time to visit Luhansk
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 38 mm1.5 in to 56 mm2.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −3 °C27 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Luhansk
- Winter (December–February) — highs −327 to 0 °C31 °F, lows −915 to −6 °C21 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 643 to 23 °C73 °F, lows −326 to 10 °C51 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 2882 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1559 to 18 °C64 °F, about 49 mm1.9 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 642 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −229 to 11 °C51 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Luhansk compares
The nearest larger place is Donetsk, about 127 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Luhansk has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in May (0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 41 places in Ukraine. By annual mean temperature, Luhansk is the 21st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 32nd wettest. See all of them on the Ukraine climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Shakhty (Russia, Dfa), Volgodonsk (Russia, Dfa) and Bălţi (Moldova, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Alchevsk 39 km · 9 °C47 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Climate in Horlivka 100 km · 8 °C47 °F · 538 mm21 in
- Climate in Shakhty 116 km · 10 °C50 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Climate in Makiyivka 117 km · 9 °C48 °F · 529 mm21 in
- Climate in Donetsk 127 km · 9 °C48 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Climate in Kramatorsk 129 km · 9 °C49 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Climate in Slovyansk 129 km · 9 °C49 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Climate in Taganrog 151 km · 12 °C53 °F · 510 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Luhansk?
July is the warmest month in Luhansk. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Luhansk?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -3 °C (27 °F) and its average low is -9 °C (15 °F).
When does it rain the most in Luhansk?
July is the wettest month with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Luhansk?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and 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. The gaps are largest 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.