Zaporizhzhya climate
Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 527 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zaporizhzhya climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −130 | −818 | −524 | 502.0 | 29 |
| Feb | 133 | −719 | −326 | 381.5 | 26 |
| Mar | 846 | −228 | 337 | 421.7 | 22 |
| Apr | 1660 | 439 | 1050 | 361.4 | 4 |
| May | 2373 | 1152 | 1762 | 532.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1660 | 2170 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3086 | 1865 | 2476 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1763 | 2475 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2374 | 1153 | 1763 | 421.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 440 | 1049 | 371.5 | 5 |
| Nov | 744 | −131 | 337 | 411.6 | 17 |
| Dec | 134 | −523 | −228 | 441.7 | 26 |
| Year | 3086 | −818 | 1050 | 52721 | 128 |
“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 | 92% | 78% | 1.0 | 8:48 |
| Feb | 89% | 76% | 1.8 | 10:10 |
| Mar | 79% | 67% | 3.1 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 71% | 56% | 4.8 | 13:35 |
| May | 67% | 52% | 6.0 | 15:08 |
| Jun | 61% | 50% | 6.5 | 15:00 |
| Jul | 55% | 44% | 6.5 | 15:38 |
| Aug | 51% | 36% | 5.8 | 14:16 |
| Sep | 59% | 45% | 4.1 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 72% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:44 |
| Nov | 85% | 70% | 1.2 | 9:11 |
| Dec | 90% | 79% | 0.8 | 8:25 |
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 Zaporizhzhya is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −1 °C30 °F and lows −8 °C18 °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 527 mm21 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is June (59 mm2.3 in), the driest is April (36 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in August to 92% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in July to 13 km/h (8 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 18 cm.
Best time to visit Zaporizhzhya
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 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 42 mm1.7 in to 59 mm2.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −1 °C30 °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 Zaporizhzhya
- Winter (December–February) — highs −130 to 1 °C34 °F, lows −818 to −5 °C23 °F, about 44 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 846 to 23 °C73 °F, lows −228 to 11 °C52 °F, about 44 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 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1660 to 18 °C65 °F, about 47 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 744 to 23 °C74 °F, lows −131 to 11 °C53 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Zaporizhzhya compares
The nearest larger place is Dnipro, about 69 km to the north. Compared with it, Zaporizhzhya is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 41 places in Ukraine. By annual mean temperature, Zaporizhzhya is the 13th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 31st 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), Bălţi (Moldova, Dfa) and Volgodonsk (Russia, Dfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Nikopol 63 km · 11 °C52 °F · 476 mm19 in
- Climate in Dnipro 69 km · 9 °C49 °F · 549 mm22 in
- Climate in Kamyanske 83 km · 9 °C49 °F · 542 mm21 in
- Climate in Pavlohrad 94 km · 10 °C49 °F · 555 mm22 in
- Climate in Melitopol 113 km · 11 °C52 °F · 475 mm19 in
- Climate in Kryvyy Rih 129 km · 10 °C50 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Climate in Berdyansk 175 km · 11 °C53 °F · 499 mm20 in
- Climate in Kremenchuk 185 km · 10 °C49 °F · 550 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zaporizhzhya?
July is the warmest month in Zaporizhzhya. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zaporizhzhya?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is -1 °C (30 °F) and its average low is -8 °C (18 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zaporizhzhya?
June is the wettest month with about 59 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 36 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Zaporizhzhya?
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.