Climate guide for Uzhhorod, Ukraine

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About Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod lies on the Uzh river at Ukraine's western edge, close to the borders with Slovakia and Hungary. A long linden avenue runs beside the embankment, and the hilltop castle and the cathedral are the main landmarks. The Carpathian mountains, Mukachevo's Palanok castle and the local wine cellars are within day-trip distance. May to September is warm for the riverside, and winter is cold, with snow on the hills above the city.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are May, August, July: May peaks at 9.6/10, while January drops to 3.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack
16°C and 38 mm of rain shape a typical May here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Book early for August, the busiest stretch; June is the value window at 8.6/10.

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When to visit Uzhhorod: the short answer

The best time to visit Uzhhorod is May, followed by August, July. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 16°C with 38 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Uzhhorod swings from -1°C in January to 23°C in August, a 24-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 38 mm in May to 100 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Uzhhorod is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 6.4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (23°C). Coolest: January (-1°C). Driest: May (38 mm). Wettest: September (100 mm).

Uzhhorod month by month

January in Uzhhorod — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

January averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 76 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 6.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Uzhhorod: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.6/10

February averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

Flexible dates? May scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Uzhhorod — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

Expect 5°C (41°F) in March. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Uzhhorod — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

April holds up well in Uzhhorod — 5th best month

Good · 7.2/10

April averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Uzhhorod tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.6/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Uzhhorod at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

June ranks 4th of 12 for Uzhhorod — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

June averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.9 hours of daylight.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Uzhhorod (4th of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

July is one of the strongest months in Uzhhorod (3rd)

Best window · 9/10

July averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.5 hours of daylight.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Uzhhorod (3rd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Uzhhorod — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.2/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Uzhhorod at 9.2/10 (2nd of 12), just behind May at 9.6/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September holds up well in Uzhhorod — 6th best month

Good · 7.2/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 100 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Uzhhorod — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

October in Uzhhorod: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

October averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Uzhhorod — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

November averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Uzhhorod — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.3/10

At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

68 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 8.1 hours of daylight.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Uzhhorod — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Uzhhorod, Ukraine?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Uzhhorod are May, August, July, June. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Uzhhorod year-round?
Uzhhorod has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -1°C in January to 23°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 9.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Uzhhorod?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Uzhhorod are January (3.2/10), December (3.3/10), November (4.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Uzhhorod?
September is the wettest month in Uzhhorod, averaging about 100 mm of rainfall. May is the driest, at roughly 38 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Uzhhorod?
July sees the most sun in Uzhhorod, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Uzhhorod a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Uzhhorod is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, August, July, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Uzhhorod calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Uzhhorod: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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