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Donetsk Weather in August

Donetsk in August

The short of it: Donetsk in August averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 29 mm · daylight 14 h 17 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Donetsk an average August high of 28°, a low of 16° and some 29 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 14 h 17 min in mid-August, 83 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Donetsk runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Hladkivka, 2 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

August in Donetsk, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 19 mm less rain
Versus September
7° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 17 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HladkivkaDonetsk2 km NNE28°16°29 mm
YuzivskyiDonetsk3 km S28°16°29 mm
KyivskyiDonetsk3 km NW28°15°29 mm
KalynivskyiDonetsk4 km ESE28°16°29 mm
SmolyanskyiDonetsk5 km W28°15°29 mm
BerestovskyiDonetsk6 km ENE28°16°30 mm
OleksandrivskyiDonetsk6 km S29°16°29 mm
BosseDonetsk8 km S29°16°29 mm

The Almanac · Donetsk Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

Climate of Donetsk by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°47 mm13 km/h8 h 47 min✦
February0°-6°39 mm14 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
March6°-1°40 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April15°5°39 mm12 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
May22°11°47 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°56 mm10 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
July29°17°48 mm9 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
August28°16°29 mm9 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°11°33 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°5°32 mm11 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-1°38 mm12 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦✦
December1°-4°46 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Donetsk in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Donetsk in August?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 29 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Donetsk?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Donetsk in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 23 min in December to 16 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Donetsk in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Donetsk in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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