April Arrives with Rain and Sleet Across Ukraine

As March draws to a close, Ukraine is preparing for a rainy transition into April. According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the coming days will bring widespread precipitation across the country, including a mix of rain and sleet in the Carpathian Mountains.

National Forecast and Temperatures

Meteorologists indicate that the shift in weather will be felt nationwide. "On March 31 and April 1, moderate rains will pass, in the Carpathians with wet snow; on April 2, light rain is expected locally in most regions, while the west of the country will see moderate rain," the agency reported.

Despite the wet conditions, temperatures will remain relatively mild. Nighttime temperatures across Ukraine will range from 3°C to 10°C, while daytime highs will reach between 11°C and 19°C. However, the western regions will experience cooler daytime weather, with thermometers showing 5°C to 10°C. Winds will blow predominantly from the southeast at a speed of 5 to 10 meters per second.

Kyiv Capital Outlook

Residents of the capital should keep their umbrellas handy, as Kyiv faces a string of rainy days:

• March 31: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast throughout the day. Nighttime temperatures will hover between 6°C and 8°C, rising to a daytime high of +13°C, accompanied by north-western winds at 5-10 m/s.
• April 1: The rainy pattern continues. Expect night temperatures of 6-8°C and daytime highs up to +11°C, with north-western winds persisting at 5-10 m/s.
• April 2: Light rain will persist throughout the day. Nighttime temperatures will reach up to +8°C, while the day will warm to between 12°C and 14°C, with a shift to north-eastern winds at 5-10 m/s.