Chernobyl
City in Ukraine
Chernobyl is a city in Ukraine with a population of 1,575 as of 2022. Located 93 km from the capital, Kyiv, the area is known for sights related to the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement, the Duga radar, and the Red Forest.
What to see
The main points of interest in the area include the Chernobyl New Safe Confinement and the Duga radar. Visitors also travel to see the Red Forest. The Chernobyl liquidators are also worth a look.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging between 22 °C and 24 °C. July is the warmest, while January and February are the coldest, with highs of -2 °C and -1 °C respectively. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with July seeing the highest precipitation at 77 mm over about 14 days. August has the fewest rainy days, averaging about 7.
Getting there
The nearest airport to Chernobyl is Gomel Airport in Belarus, located 151 km away. For international travel, Minsk National Airport in Belarus is 326 km from the city.
Top sights in Chernobyl
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 77 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 4 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 55 | 74 | 77 | 65 | 60 | 44 | 49 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Chernobyl (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Chernobyl liquidators