Chernihiv
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chernihiv month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chernihiv are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 76 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.0 | -5.9 | 47 | 2.2 |
| February | 1.0 | -4.9 | 37 | 4.3 |
| March | 7.2 | -1.2 | 41 | 6.6 |
| April | 14.2 | 4.4 | 54 | 9.2 |
| May | 19.6 | 9.3 | 59 | 11.5 |
| June | 24.9 | 14.9 | 70 | 13.5 |
| July | 25.7 | 16.2 | 76 | 12.8 |
| August | 25.6 | 15.5 | 50 | 12.0 |
| September | 20.1 | 10.8 | 38 | 9.1 |
| October | 12.8 | 5.6 | 67 | 5.7 |
| November | 5.2 | 0.4 | 51 | 2.8 |
| December | 1.0 | -2.7 | 59 | 1.5 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026Past and future events in Chernihiv
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Previously
- Documented history · 1239
The golden age of Chernigov, when the city population peaked at 25,000, lasted until 1239 when the city was sacked by the hordes of Batu Khan, and entered a long period of relative obscurity.
- Documented history · 1353
The area fell under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1353.
- Documented history · 1482
The city was burned again by Crimean khan Meñli I Giray in 1482 and 1497 and in the 15th to 17th centuries changed hands several times between Lithuania, Muscovy (1408–1420 and from 1503), and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1618–1648), where it was granted Magdeburg rights i
- Mongol sack of Chernihiv
The city was sacked by the hordes of Batu Khan in 1239.
- Granting of Magdeburg Rights
The city was awarded Magdeburg Law in 1623.
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01 · OverviewChernihiv, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chernihiv took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Chernihiv
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Chernihiv
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Chernihiv
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chernihiv
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chernihiv
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Chernihiv
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chernihiv located and what are its coordinates?
Chernihiv is situated in Ukraine at geographic coordinates 51.5054, 31.2866, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chernihiv?
Chernihiv has a recorded population of approximately 282,747 and observes the Europe/Kyiv time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chernihiv?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chernihiv include Ukrainian, RU-UA, ROM, Polish, Hungarian, with UAH used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chernihiv?
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