May weather forecast
Kharkiv, Ukraine

May witnesses a significant elevation in the city's temperatures, with the highest recorded being around 20.8°C (69.4°F). The city rarely sees snow as the change in weather leads to warmer days and clear skies. Presenting the best of both worlds, May exhibits moderate rainfall, maintaining the city's charm. The increase in sunlight hours perks up the residents' spirits, making May one of the most cherished months in Kharkiv.

Temperature

As April transitions into May in Kharkiv, Ukraine, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a refreshing 14°C (57.2°F) to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F). Kharkiv usually reports an average low-temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F) during the month of May.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Kharkiv, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Kharkiv, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Kharkiv, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 517mm (20.35") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kharkiv are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout May, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 80.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kharkiv is 15h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:31 and sunset at 20:34 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.