Quick decision
When to visit Lviv?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–25°C in August
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (44%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coffee & chocolateYear-round — historic coffee houses, Lviv chocolate workshops.
UNESCO historic centerYear-round — Rynok Square, Armenian quarter, opera house.
Breweries & restaurantsYear-round — underground themed restaurants, craft beer.
BudgetYear-round — one of Europe's most affordable cities, meals €3–5.
Monthly climate data
Lviv weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 1°C | 41% | 1.6 | 3.5h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -2°C | 4°C | 41% | 1.9 | 5.1h | 2.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 8°C | 37% | 1.7 | 8.0h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 36% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 47% | 2.6 | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 44% | 2.8 | 13.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 45% | 3.2 | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 34% | 1.9 | 12.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 36% | 2.9 | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 14°C | 33% | 1.8 | 7.0h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 1°C | 7°C | 37% | 1.7 | 3.5h | 3.3/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 3°C | 44% | 2.1 | 1.0h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 40% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 41% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 35% rainy days, 6.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 3°C, 42% rainy days, 3.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.2/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 34% rainy days and 25°C.
December is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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