Kiev
Choosing when to visit Ukraine completely depends upon you, but through this guide, you can get an insight into the best times to visit Ukraine and places.
Ukraine is a beautiful place to visit. It has natural, historical and architectural beauty all around. It is one of the center of the European continent. And it also has an ancient obelisk which marks the central spot aptly. There are 7 world heritage sites to which Ukraine is a home. The country is known for many achievements which it has made in so many years. The atmosphere in Ukraine is a relaxed sort of atmosphere. And you will mostly find the smiling faces of people who are also friendly.
But before you plan to go to Ukraine, you must be aware of the seasons as Ukraine is having four seasons. The summer’s seasons are mostly dry and sunny and there can only be occasional showers. Spring season is the time when Ukraine will receive maximum showers. Winters are mostly cold and there is a snowfall. But you don’t have to worry about spoiling your vacation; the best part is that Ukraine has many activities for every season. So your precious time will not be wasted. Choosing when to visit Ukraine completely depends upon you, but through this guide, you can get an insight into the best times to visit Ukraine and places.
Summer days are the best
There is pleasant sunny weather from June to September. So, if you have any plans to visit Ukraine then you must go in the months of June till September. As it is the summer month going on. The days will be pleasant with the hot sun shining brightly and the nights will be cool. You can do hiking or trekking on the Green Pearl of Ukraine i.e. Carpathian Mountains. You can also consider relaxing at many resorts and others at Truskavets.
Chilly October
October is the month when the season is the chilliest. It is like an offseason for people. This is the season where you can get heavy discounts, then there is also no crowd and you can find peaceful benches also on the beaches and the Black Sea. If you are travelling to Kiev for vacation, you can enjoy a lot of things such as the opera shows, you can also make a peaceful visit to the well-known cathedral of St. Sophia. One of the best times to visit Kiev in October month.
Coldest weather from November to January
From November to January are the winter months and is one of the coldest weather which is there in the month of January. There is frequent rain. If you are a very enthusiastic person, then this is the best season for you to visit. You can do skiing, snow-boarding on the Carpathian Mountain; you can also do trekking and take the impressive views of the surrounding. If you are not that enthusiastic then enjoy the beautiful Christmas festival and you can also enjoy the festival of Malanka – a kind of a holiday which is celebrated on 13th January.
Wettest February & March
It is one of the wettest winter seasons in the month of February. Plus, there is also cold. Ukraine tourism faces a halt. You will get heavy discounts when it comes to residing in Ukraine. But the transportation charges will be high. There are also snow storms which are occasional. It only starts getting warm in the month of March. If you are a person who loves enjoying various food and take rest then this is one of the best seasons as you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of many eateries.
Cold & bearable April & May
In Ukraine, the weather will be mostly cold in these months. It is the best time where you can enjoy the winters getting low and the summer starting. April’s are one of the months which is less crowded you can enjoy the warm atmosphere in the Carpathian Mountains, then you can also visit the beaches i.e. the Black Sea in Odessa at one of the Odessa Black Sea Resorts. For visiting the world sites heritage this is also one of the best times.
Kiev, Odessa & Uman: People, places & fulfillment of wishes
If you like hiking, cycling, cultural activities, visiting rural places, then Kiev is one of the best places to visit. You can visit Odessa for 2 days and complete your trip. You can also go on a trip to Danube Biosphere Reserve, Dniester Delta National Park, etc. which would be very interesting and exciting apart from visiting the beaches. You can also choose to go to Odessa first if you would like to do some swimming in the month of September.
Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and has beautiful parks, boulevards and gardens and a lot of greenery. It is also well known for its educational, cultural, scientific and industrial place of Eastern Europe. People of Kiev are hospitable and helpful. If you need help or direction, then you must speak in English but very slowly. The natives are not fluent in English. If you know Russian or Ukrainian language then you are at a benefit.
Pearl of the Black Sea i.e. Odessa is also a good place to visit. It has an attractive mild climate, waters are warm and the sunlit beaches are very appealing to the crowd. You will also love being in the company and seeing beautiful buildings, tranquil squares, etc. The architectural designs are different and have mostly grid-like patterns.
Uman is situated in central Ukraine and is also known as the place for wish fulfillment. It is mostly a pilgrimage site. You must also visit Sofiyivsky Park. It is one of the most beautiful green spaces. Apart from that, there are many places which you can visit. You can also visit the valley of giants, flora pavilion, Island of anti-Circe, snake fountain, Elysian Fields, etc. There is also a waterfall and the legends believed that if you pass from under the Great waterfall without getting wet, your wish will be granted. Also, you can visit the Grotto of Calypso, which is a huge granite monolith and it is believed that it fulfills the wishes. A good omen is connected with it.
