Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Kyiv | Chisinau | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 0°C (32°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -6°C (21°F) | -4°C (25°F)▲ | Chisinau |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 6 days▲ | Chisinau |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 34 mm | 27 mm▲ | Chisinau |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 4h/day | 6h/day▲ | Chisinau |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Chisinau |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Chisinau edges ahead as the better destination in February. Chisinau offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Kyiv sees 4 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Kyiv is on the cooler side at 0°C, requiring warmer clothing. Chisinau is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Chisinau is the stronger choice in February. Chisinau receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Kyiv reaches an average high of 0°C (32°F) and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Chisinau averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.
Kyiv receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Chisinau sees 27 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Chisinau the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 0°C, lows of -6°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -4°C, 6 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 February.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Kyiv | Chisinau | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 9d | 2°C | 7d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | 4°C | 6d |
| Mar | 5°C | 9d | 9°C | 8d |
| Apr | 14°C | 9d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 20°C | 11d | 22°C | 11d |
| Jun | 23°C | 11d | 26°C | 10d |
| Jul | 25°C | 12d | 28°C | 9d |
| Aug | 24°C | 8d | 28°C | 7d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 22°C | 7d |
| Oct | 12°C | 8d | 15°C | 6d |
| Nov | 5°C | 8d | 8°C | 6d |
| Dec | 0°C | 9d | 3°C | 7d |
Kyiv Weather in February
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