Climate guide for Uzhhorod, Ukraine

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About Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod is a sightseeing destination in Ukraine. Plan around late spring through early autumn for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Uzhhorod's monthly climate scores before locking flights - temperate patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Uzhhorod, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Ukraine.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Uzhhorod ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Uzhhorod sightseeing days.

Things to do in Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod, Ukraine. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

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 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 4.6/10.

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 — the hardest end of the year

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.

Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days 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.

Expect mid-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 — 6.4 points higher on the same scale.

February in Uzhhorod — the hardest end of the year

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 about 0 sunny days 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.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Uzhhorod — 5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Uzhhorod — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

March averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 in Uzhhorod — reliably good (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 sunny days 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.

Expect 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 — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

May in Uzhhorod — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 15 daylight hours.

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 mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

June in Uzhhorod — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

June averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

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

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Uzhhorod at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

July in Uzhhorod — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

July averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

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

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Uzhhorod at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Uzhhorod — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Uzhhorod at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September in Uzhhorod — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

September averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 — workable with trade-offs

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 about 0 sunny days 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.

Expect 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 — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

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 about 0 sunny days 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.

Expect 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 — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Uzhhorod — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

December averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 8.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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.

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 historical sunny days.
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 sunny days.
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 sunny days 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 historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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