Best Time to Visit
🇺🇦 Lviv, Ukraine · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
0°
-5°
Poor
Feb
2°
-5°
Poor
Mar
7°
-1°
Good
Apr
14°
4°
Great
May
18°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
23°
15°
Great
Aug
23°
15°
Great
Sep
18°
10°
Great
Oct
13°
6°
Good
Nov
6°
1°
Fair
Dec
1°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -5°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 2°C | -5°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 7°C | -1°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 14°C | 4°C | 12 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 18°C | 9°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 15 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 13°C | 6°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 6°C | 1°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 1°C | -3°C | 11 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 13°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 1°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 1°C (34°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Lviv is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Lviv during the best travel months (August, September, April), when temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C:
Lviv has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is January at just 0°C. Annual rainfall averages 784mm across approximately 144 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Low °C | -5 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 40 | 44 | 49 | 56 | 92 | 92 | 112 | 79 | 73 | 55 | 47 | 45 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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