Thunderstorms, a drop in temperatures, and hail in some areas are expected in Ukraine
Forecasters warn that in the coming days, the weather in Ukraine will shift from summer heat to unstable conditions featuring rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures.
According to forecasts, starting June 11–12, Ukraine will be in a zone of weather instability as warm air from the east collides with cool air masses from the west.
Short-lived rains are expected across nearly the entire country, along with thunderstorms and squalls (up to 17–22 m/s), hail in some areas, and gusty winds during thunderstorms.
Forecasters note that the atmosphere will become “oversaturated with moisture and heat,” which will contribute to the active formation of thunderstorm cells.
In the west and north of the country, temperatures are expected to be +7…+12 °C at night and +18…+23 °C during the day; in other regions, +10…+15 °C at night and +21…+26 °C during the day. South and southeast—up to +31 °C
On June 12–13, temperatures are expected to drop in the west of the country; on June 14–17, the cyclone will spread to other regions.
On June 18–20, a gradual return of warm weather is expected in the south, but with thunderstorms.
Experts explain that the collision of cold and warm air will act as a “trigger” for intense thunderstorms, causing the weather to change abruptly and locally.
On Thursday, June 11, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. In the western regions and the southeast, there will be brief showers and thunderstorms in some areas. The heaviest precipitation is forecast for the Carpathian region. In Kyiv, daytime temperatures will rise to 26–28 degrees Celsius, and no significant precipitation is expected in the capital.
May 2026 in Kyiv turned out to be warmer than usual and was accompanied by a series of meteorological anomalies. The city recorded new all-time high temperatures, as well as periods of the greatest heat during the month.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center released a forecast for the second month of spring, according to which temperatures and precipitation will remain within the climatic norm.
