Winters in Kharkiv are cold and variable, with January averaging around -3°C, while February is slightly chillier at an average of -5°C. Spring brings gradual warming, with temperatures rising steadily from March's average of 1°C to May's high of 16°C. Summer months see the warmest temperatures, peaking in July at an average of 25°C, although August lags slightly behind at 24°C. Autumn is relatively mild, with September averaging 13°C and October returning to around 8°C before the winter chill sets back in.