December · Ukraine
Best time to visit Kyiv in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kyiv in December
Average temperature -3°C, 62 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Kyiv scores 2.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kyiv's golden domes, broad boulevards and riverside parks sit above the Dnipro in Ukraine's capital.
December in Kyiv: expect compromises
At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
62 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Kyiv — 6.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kyiv in December?
- In December, Kyiv averages -3°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kyiv?
- December earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kyiv in December?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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