Minsk vs Kyiv

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in December. Kyiv offers 2 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Minsk sees 2 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Minsk is on the cooler side at -1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Kyiv is cooler at 0°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in December.

Minsk reaches an average high of -1°C (30°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Kyiv averages 0°C (32°F) for the high and -4°C (25°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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 December.

Minsk receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyiv sees 44 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.