Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine? If you're planning to go to Eastern Ukraine, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine

Based on the climate and weather in Eastern Ukraine, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Eastern Ukraine, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine by month

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January

January in Eastern Ukraine is very cold, very snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 5 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in this region is frigid and very snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

In March, Eastern Ukraine is brisk, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Eastern Ukraine, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Eastern Ukraine is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Eastern Ukraine is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Eastern Ukraine, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

In June, Eastern Ukraine is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Eastern Ukraine, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Eastern Ukraine is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you go to Eastern Ukraine in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Eastern Ukraine is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Eastern Ukraine, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October for Eastern Ukraine is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Eastern Ukraine is brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows 5-10 days this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Eastern Ukraine in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan go to a monastery, like St. Savvy Monastery, take the following:

If you see the Berdyansk History Museum., wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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