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Donetsk weather forecast — today & tomorrow

25°

Mainly clear

High: 25° · Low: 13° · Feels like 22°

Mainly clear. Gusts up to 43 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 25°
18:00 · 24°
19:00 · 23°
20:00 · 22°
21:00 · 20°
22:00 · 19°
23:00 · 18°
00:00 · 17°
01:00 · 16°
02:00 · 16°
03:00 · 15°
04:00 · 15°
05:00 · 14°
06:00 · 15°
07:00 · 16°
08:00 · 18°
09:00 · 20°
10:00 · 22°
11:00 · 24°
12:00 · 25°
13:00 · 26°
14:00 · 26°
15:00 · 27°
16:00 · 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    22° / 13°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    16 km/h W
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    5:02 / 20:07

Details

Air quality
29 Fair
PM2.5 8 · PM10 10

Donetsk's Climate

Donetsk lies on the Donbas steppe in south-eastern Ukraine, deep inland at around 200 metres, giving it a humid continental climate with a wide seasonal temperature range. Summers (June–August) are hot and relatively dry, usually 25–30°C with occasional heat-driven thunderstorms, while winters (December–February) are cold and snowy, hovering around -3 to -8°C with sharp cold snaps when easterly winds arrive. Spring and autumn are short transitional seasons, with September and October pleasantly mild. Steppe winds and periodic summer droughts are defining features of the region.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Donetsk?

Late spring (May) and early autumn (September) are best: warm at 18–24°C, dry, gently sunny and free of the harshest winds.

What are the coldest months in Donetsk?

January and February are coldest, usually around -3 to -8°C with snow and cold spells dropping below -15°C when easterly winds sweep in.

Are summers hot in Donetsk?

Yes, July and August are hottest at 25–30°C, occasionally exceeding 33°C and accompanied by afternoon heat thunderstorms.

Does Donetsk get much snow in winter?

Yes, snow cover typically appears from December to March, interrupted by brief thaws, and the ground can stay icy for days at a time.

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