Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Lviv | Kyiv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F) | 11°C (52°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 73 mm | 59 mm▲ | Kyiv |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day | 9h/day▲ | Kyiv |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in September. Kyiv offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Lviv sees 8 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Lviv sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Kyiv is also comfortable at 19°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in September. Kyiv receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Lviv reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Kyiv averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.
Lviv receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Kyiv sees 59 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 2 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 10°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 19°C, lows of 11°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during September.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Lviv | Kyiv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 0°C | 10d | -2°C | 9d |
| Feb | 2°C | 11d | 0°C | 8d |
| Mar | 7°C | 12d | 5°C | 9d |
| Apr | 14°C | 12d | 14°C | 9d |
| May | 18°C | 15d | 20°C | 11d |
| Jun | 22°C | 15d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jul | 23°C | 15d | 25°C | 12d |
| Aug | 23°C | 12d | 24°C | 8d |
| Sep | 18°C | 11d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 13°C | 10d | 12°C | 8d |
| Nov | 6°C | 10d | 5°C | 8d |
| Dec | 1°C | 11d | 0°C | 9d |
Lviv Weather in September
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