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Kiev in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kiev in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kiev, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Kiev in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kiev in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 42 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiev has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Kiev in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiev for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +20°C.

Is Kiev warm or cold in October?

Kiev is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kiev:

Climate in Kiev in October

Kiev weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+12°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-4°C-11°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+26°C+19°C
Rainfall
56 mm42 mm26 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%80%87%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
541
Cloudy days
111415
Rainy days
14127
Snowy days
016

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 42 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kiev in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kiev is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kiev based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kiev wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Kiev?

This is the weather in Kiev in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+17°C
2 October
☁️
+17°C
3 October
☁️
+20°C
4 October
☁️
+19°C
5 October
☁️
+18°C
6 October
☁️
+16°C
7 October
☁️
+17°C
8 October
☁️
+12°C
9 October
☁️
+10°C
10 October
☁️
+10°C
11 October
☁️
+14°C
12 October
☁️
+21°C
13 October
☁️
+17°C
14 October
☁️
+22°C
15 October
🌧️
+16°C
16 October
🌧️
+9°C
17 October
☁️
+10°C
18 October
☁️
+10°C
19 October
☁️
+12°C
20 October
🌧️
+13°C
21 October
☁️
+13°C
22 October
☁️
+16°C
23 October
☁️
+17°C
24 October
☁️
+15°C
25 October
🌧️
+11°C
26 October
☁️
+14°C
27 October
☁️
+17°C
28 October
☁️
+15°C
29 October
☁️
+13°C
30 October
☁️
+19°C
31 October
☀️
+20°C
In October 2023 Kiev had 1 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kiev climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kiev in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2020 (+14°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 328 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 705 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiev in October:

Is October a good time to visit Kiev?

It’s always a good time to visit Kiev, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kiev in October?

October has mild temperatures in Kiev. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kiev rainy in October?

Kiev is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kiev in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiev in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Ukraine

Check out the weather for other cities in Ukraine.

Monthly weather in Kiev

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiev, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.