Mykolayiv climate
Mykolayiv (Ukraine) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 451 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mykolayiv climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 133 | −621 | −327 | 421.7 | 27 |
| Feb | 338 | −523 | −130 | 351.4 | 24 |
| Mar | 948 | −130 | 439 | 341.3 | 17 |
| Apr | 1662 | 540 | 1151 | 281.1 | 3 |
| May | 2374 | 1253 | 1864 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1662 | 2272 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1865 | 2577 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2476 | 1355 | 1965 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 1661 | 643 | 1152 | 391.5 | 3 |
| Nov | 948 | 133 | 541 | 351.4 | 13 |
| Dec | 337 | −326 | 032 | 351.4 | 23 |
| Year | 3188 | −621 | 1152 | 45118 | 109 |
“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 | 90% | 82% | 1.1 | 8:54 |
| Feb | 85% | 80% | 1.9 | 10:13 |
| Mar | 77% | 67% | 3.3 | 11:46 |
| Apr | 69% | 56% | 5.0 | 13:32 |
| May | 64% | 51% | 6.2 | 15:02 |
| Jun | 58% | 49% | 6.6 | 15:52 |
| Jul | 53% | 42% | 6.6 | 15:31 |
| Aug | 49% | 36% | 5.9 | 14:12 |
| Sep | 58% | 48% | 4.2 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 72% | 63% | 2.6 | 10:47 |
| Nov | 84% | 77% | 1.3 | 9:16 |
| Dec | 88% | 82% | 0.9 | 8:32 |
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 Mykolayiv is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 1 °C33 °F and lows −6 °C21 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.9 °C50.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 451 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 32% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (54 mm2.1 in), the driest is August (26 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 49% in August to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.9 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 16 cm.
Best time to visit Mykolayiv
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 33 mm1.3 in to 54 mm2.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 1 °C33 °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 Mykolayiv
- Winter (December–February) — highs 133 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −621 to −3 °C26 °F, about 37 mm1.5 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 948 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −130 to 12 °C53 °F, about 36 mm1.4 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 2882 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1662 to 19 °C66 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 948 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 133 to 13 °C55 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Mykolayiv compares
The nearest larger place is Odesa, about 110 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Mykolayiv is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in November (1.7 °C3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 41 places in Ukraine. By annual mean temperature, Mykolayiv is the 9th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 41st 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 Tiraspol (Moldova, Dfa), Azov (Russia, Dfa) and Chisinau (Moldova, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Odesa 110 km · 12 °C53 °F · 474 mm19 in
- Climate in Kryvyy Rih 148 km · 10 °C50 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Climate in Kropyvnytskyi 172 km · 10 °C49 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Climate in Tiraspol 180 km · 11 °C52 °F · 516 mm20 in
- Climate in Nikopol 193 km · 11 °C52 °F · 476 mm19 in
- Climate in Yevpatoriya 224 km · 14 °C57 °F · 566 mm22 in
- Climate in Chisinau 238 km · 11 °C52 °F · 537 mm21 in
- Climate in Zaporizhzhya 254 km · 10 °C50 °F · 527 mm21 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mykolayiv?
July is the warmest month in Mykolayiv. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mykolayiv?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 1 °C (33 °F) and its average low is -6 °C (21 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mykolayiv?
June is the wettest month with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Mykolayiv?
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.