Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Kyiv | Minsk | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Kyiv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F)▲ | 2°C (36°F) | Kyiv |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 10 days | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm▲ | 47 mm | Kyiv |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h▲ | 21 km/h | Kyiv |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in April. Kyiv offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Minsk sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Kyiv is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Minsk is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in April.
Kyiv reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Minsk averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Kyiv receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Minsk sees 47 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 12°C, lows of 2°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Kyiv | Minsk | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 9d | -3°C | 10d |
| Feb | 0°C | 8d | -2°C | 10d |
| Mar | 5°C | 9d | 3°C | 10d |
| Apr | 14°C | 9d | 12°C | 10d |
| May | 20°C | 11d | 17°C | 13d |
| Jun | 23°C | 11d | 21°C | 13d |
| Jul | 25°C | 12d | 23°C | 13d |
| Aug | 24°C | 8d | 22°C | 11d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 16°C | 10d |
| Oct | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 11d |
| Nov | 5°C | 8d | 3°C | 10d |
| Dec | 0°C | 9d | -1°C | 10d |
Kyiv Weather in April
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