Kyiv weather in December

December in Kyiv: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Kyiv · #543 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 38/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kyiv climate normals — December

Daytime high2°C / 35°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-2°C / 28°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall49 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine1.8 h/day
Daylight8.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall13.1 cm / 5.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kyiv in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Kyiv?
December in Kyiv: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kyiv on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
What is the weather like in Kyiv in December?
In December, Kyiv averages a daily high of 1.6°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 48.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kyiv in December?
Kyiv has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Does it snow in Kyiv in December?
Kyiv sees roughly 13.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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