Climate Insights for Donetsk

The climate in Donetsk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 515 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Donetsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 91cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Donetsk is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 20.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Donetsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 36in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Donetsk vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Donetsk vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Donetsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 515 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. January and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 28 mm. That's 36 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 91cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.Donetsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. January and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.4 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 36in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Donetsk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Donetsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Donetsk is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Donetsk is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 22°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Donetsk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Donetsk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.