Kyiv weather in May
May in Kyiv: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Kyiv · #234 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kyiv climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 68 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kyiv in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kyiv?
- May in Kyiv: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kyiv on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Kyiv in May?
- In May, Kyiv averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 68.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kyiv in May?
- Kyiv has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.