Nikopol climate
Nikopol (Ukraine) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C52 °F, and about 476 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nikopol climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 031 | −719 | −425 | 431.7 | 28 |
| Feb | 235 | −622 | −229 | 341.4 | 24 |
| Mar | 847 | −131 | 439 | 371.4 | 16 |
| Apr | 1661 | 642 | 1152 | 331.3 | 2 |
| May | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 491.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3087 | 2068 | 2577 | 431.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1966 | 2576 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 361.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 643 | 1151 | 361.4 | 2 |
| Nov | 745 | 133 | 439 | 371.5 | 13 |
| Dec | 235 | −424 | −130 | 381.5 | 24 |
| Year | 3087 | −719 | 1152 | 47619 | 110 |
“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 | 91% | 78% | 1.0 | 8:50 |
| Feb | 86% | 76% | 1.8 | 10:11 |
| Mar | 76% | 67% | 3.1 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 68% | 56% | 4.8 | 13:34 |
| May | 63% | 52% | 6.0 | 15:06 |
| Jun | 59% | 50% | 6.5 | 15:57 |
| Jul | 54% | 44% | 6.5 | 15:36 |
| Aug | 52% | 36% | 5.8 | 14:15 |
| Sep | 61% | 45% | 4.1 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 73% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:45 |
| Nov | 84% | 70% | 1.2 | 9:13 |
| Dec | 89% | 79% | 0.8 | 8:27 |
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 Nikopol is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C87 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °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 28.9 °C52 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 476 mm19 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (55 mm2.2 in), the driest is April (33 mm1.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in August to 91% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.4 hours in December to 16.0 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 Nikopol
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 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 36 mm1.4 in to 55 mm2.2 in 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 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 Nikopol
- Winter (December–February) — highs 031 to 2 °C35 °F, lows −719 to −4 °C24 °F, about 39 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 847 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −131 to 13 °C55 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2781 to 30 °C87 °F, lows 1763 to 20 °C68 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 745 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 133 to 13 °C56 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Nikopol compares
The nearest larger place is Zaporizhzhya, about 63 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Nikopol is on average 1 °C1.8 °F warmer. It receives 10% less precipitation (476 mm19 in vs 527 mm21 in). The difference is largest in February (1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 41 places in Ukraine. By annual mean temperature, Nikopol is the 10th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 38th 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), Rostov-on-Don (Russia, Dfa) and Chisinau (Moldova, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Zaporizhzhya 63 km · 10 °C50 °F · 527 mm21 in
- Climate in Kryvyy Rih 83 km · 10 °C50 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Climate in Kamyanske 107 km · 9 °C49 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Climate in Melitopol 110 km · 11 °C52 °F · 475 mm19 in
- Climate in Dnipro 111 km · 9 °C49 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Climate in Pavlohrad 153 km · 10 °C49 °F · 555 mm22 in
- Climate in Kremenchuk 181 km · 10 °C49 °F · 550 mm22 in
- Climate in Kropyvnytskyi 189 km · 10 °C49 °F · 510 mm20 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nikopol?
July is the warmest month in Nikopol. Its average high is 30 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nikopol?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 0 °C (31 °F) and its average low is -7 °C (19 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nikopol?
June is the wettest month with about 55 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Nikopol?
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.