Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Chisinau | Kyiv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Chisinau |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F)▲ | 0°C (32°F) | Chisinau |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 8 days | Chisinau |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 37 mm▲ | 42 mm | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day▲ | 3h/day | Chisinau |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Chisinau |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Chisinau edges ahead as the better destination in November. Chisinau offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Kyiv sees 3 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Chisinau is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Kyiv is cooler at 5°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Chisinau is the stronger choice in November. Chisinau receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Chisinau reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Kyiv averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
Chisinau receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Kyiv sees 42 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Chisinau the drier option by 2 rain days and 5 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of 2°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of 0°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Chisinau | Kyiv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 7d | -2°C | 9d |
| Feb | 4°C | 6d | 0°C | 8d |
| Mar | 9°C | 8d | 5°C | 9d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 14°C | 9d |
| May | 22°C | 11d | 20°C | 11d |
| Jun | 26°C | 10d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 9d | 25°C | 12d |
| Aug | 28°C | 7d | 24°C | 8d |
| Sep | 22°C | 7d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 15°C | 6d | 12°C | 8d |
| Nov | 8°C | 6d | 5°C | 8d |
| Dec | 3°C | 7d | 0°C | 9d |
Chisinau Weather in November
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