Rain and thunderstorms will pass through Ukraine on Saturday; hail and squalls are possible in some areas. It will become cooler, with daytime temperatures across most of the country dropping to 24–29°, though the south will remain hot, with temperatures reaching 35–37°.
At night in the west, north, and Vinnytsia Oblast, and during the day across Ukraine (except for most western regions), there will be moderate to heavy rain in some areas, along with thunderstorms; during the day, hail and gusts of 15–20 m/s are expected in some areas. The wind will be from the north at 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 18–23°, and 14–19° in the western regions; daytime temperatures will range from 24–29°, with intense heat of 35–37° in the south and southeast of the country.
In Kyiv on Saturday, expect rain and thunderstorms, with a north wind of 5–10 m/s; nighttime temperatures will be around 20°, and daytime temperatures 25–27°.
According to data from the Boris Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory, the highest daytime temperature recorded in Kyiv on August 8 was 39.2° in 2010, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 7.8° in 1887.
On Sunday, August 9, no precipitation is expected; however, during the day in the east and southeast of the country, brief showers and thunderstorms are possible, with hail and squalls reaching speeds of 15–20 m/s in some areas. The wind will be from the north at 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 12–17°, and daytime temperatures from 24–29°; in Zakarpattia, the south, and the east of the country, nighttime temperatures will range from 18–23°, and daytime temperatures from 28–33°.
In Kyiv on Sunday, no precipitation is expected; the wind will be from the north at 5–10 m/s, with temperatures ranging from 15–17° at night and 25–27° during the day.
On Monday, Ukraine is expected to see dry weather, though the western regions will experience moderate, and in some places heavy, rain during the day, along with thunderstorms; isolated areas may see hail and gusts of 15–20 m/s, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
The wind will be predominantly southwesterly, 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 13–18°, daytime temperatures from 27–32°, and in the far west of the country from 21–26°.
In Kyiv on July 27, there will be no precipitation. Winds will be from the southwest at 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 15–17°, and daytime temperatures from 30–32°.
According to data from the Boris Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory, the highest daytime temperature recorded in Kyiv on July 27 was 37.1° in 1909, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 7.8° in 1898.
On Tuesday, July 28, short-lived rains and thunderstorms are expected across Ukraine; in the central regions—and during the day also in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions—there will be heavy rains in some areas, with hail and squalls of 15–20 m/s in isolated areas (no precipitation is expected at night in the east of the country or during the day in most areas of the Right Bank).
The wind will be from the northwest at 7–12 m/s; during the day across Ukraine, except in the east, there will be gusts of 15–20 m/s in some places.
Nighttime temperatures will range from 13–18°, and 10–15° in the western regions; daytime temperatures will range from 21–26°, and 24–29° in the south and southeast of the country.
In Kyiv on July 28, it will be cloudy with some sunny intervals. At night, there will be brief rain and thunderstorms; during the day, no precipitation is expected.
The wind will be from the northwest at 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 15–17°, and daytime temperatures from 22–24°.
On Monday, July 20, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across Ukraine—except in the east and southeast—during the day and in most western regions; in some areas, hail and squalls with wind speeds of 15–20 m/s are expected. The wind will be southwesterly, shifting to northwesterly, at 7–12 m/s.
Nighttime temperatures will range from 15–20°; daytime temperatures will range from 22–27°, and in the south and east of the country, from 26–31°.
Weather forecast for Kyiv on July 20: brief showers and thunderstorms. The wind will be southwesterly, shifting to northwesterly, at 7–12 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 17–19°, and daytime temperatures from 26–28°.
On Friday, July 3, most of the western and northern regions, as well as Vinnytsia Oblast, and during the day the central regions, Odesa Oblast, and Mykolaiv Oblast, will see moderate, and in some places heavy, rain, thunderstorms, and in isolated areas hail and squalls of 15–20 m/s; the rest of the country will remain dry, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.
Winds will be from the northwest, and from the east in the eastern part of the country, at 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 18–23°, daytime temperatures from 29–34°, and in the Kyiv region from 25–30°; in the western regions, as well as in the Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions, nighttime temperatures will range from 14–19°, and daytime temperatures from 22–27°.
In Kyiv on July 3, no precipitation is expected at night, while the day will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15–20 m/s. The wind will be from the northwest at 5–10 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will range from 21–23°, and daytime temperatures from 25–27°.
According to data from the Boris Sreznevsky Central Geophysical Observatory in Kyiv, the highest daytime temperature on July 3 was 33.9 in 1885, and the lowest nighttime temperature was 9.0 in 1892.
On Saturday, July 4, moderate rain is expected, with heavy rain in some areas of the east and southeast during the day, along with thunderstorms; in some regions, hail and squalls of 15–20 m/s are possible; in the western and northern regions, no precipitation is expected during the day.
Winds will be predominantly northwesterly, 7–12 m/s, with gusts of 15–20 m/s in some parts of the western regions during the day. Temperatures will drop: 14–19° at night (11–16° in the west), 20–25° during the day; in the south and east of the country, 18–23° at night, 27–32° during the day.
In Kyiv on July 4, rain at night, no precipitation during the day. Wind: northwest, 7–12 m/s. Temperature drop: 17–19° at night, 22–24° during the day.
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Restrictions on freight traffic have been imposed in Kyiv due to the heat, according to the patrol police.
“To preserve the road surface, trucks are prohibited from traveling when the air temperature reaches +28 degrees Celsius or higher. The ban applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 24 metric tons and an axle load exceeding 7 metric tons,” according to a statement on the police’s Telegram channel.
The police report that drivers can wait out the hot period at temporary parking areas in the road shoulders and near roadside service facilities.
A significant increase in heat is expected in Ukraine early next week; in some regions, temperatures could approach levels that are dangerous for people in high-risk groups.
According to the forecast for Kyiv, after moderately warm days on June 26–27, temperatures will begin to rise rapidly. On Sunday, June 28, the capital is expected to reach around 36 degrees; on Monday, June 29, temperatures will also be around 36 degrees; and on June 30, around 33 degrees.
Such conditions can pose a serious challenge for people with cardiovascular diseases, the elderly, children, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those in poorly ventilated spaces.
The heat is dangerous not only because of high air temperatures. Additional risk factors include high humidity, a lack of nighttime cooling, prolonged exposure to the sun, physical exertion, dehydration, alcohol consumption, and certain medications that can affect the body’s thermoregulation.
To reduce the risk of overheating, plan your day in advance: schedule physical activity and chores for the morning or evening, avoid being in the sun during the hottest hours of the day, drink water regularly—don’t wait until you’re very thirsty—and wear light, loose-fitting clothing in light colors along with a hat.
Indoors, it’s best to close windows and draw the curtains during the hottest part of the day if it’s hotter outside than inside, and to ventilate the room early in the morning, in the evening, and at night. It’s best to turn off electrical appliances that heat the air whenever possible. If you don’t have air conditioning at home, take a cool shower, use a damp towel or a fan while staying well-hydrated, or spend part of the day in cooler public spaces.
Given the war and potential power outages, Ukrainians should also stock up on drinking water in advance, charge their power banks, plan access to a cool place, and check on elderly relatives or neighbors who live alone.
Special care should be taken with children. They must not be left in a locked car, even for a few minutes. Children should be offered water more frequently, should avoid active play in the sun during midday, and should be monitored for signs of overheating—such as lethargy, intense thirst, headache, nausea, or unusual behavior.
People with chronic health conditions should consult their doctor in advance to find out how to manage during a heat wave, especially if they are taking medications for high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, or other conditions that affect fluid balance.
Dangerous symptoms include confusion, loss of coordination, sudden weakness, fainting, high body temperature, slurred speech, severe headache, repeated vomiting, or a worsening of condition after attempts to cool down. In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
