Poltava's climate is characterized by cold winters and mild summers. Spring arrives slowly, with March temperatures oscillating around 3°C, gradually warming up in April to an average of 8°C. Summer months are warm but not hot, with June and July averaging around 20-22°C, while August cools down slightly to 21°C. Autumn brings a return to cooler temperatures, with September averaging 13°C before dropping to around 6°C in October. Winters are cold, with December's average temperature hovering just above -7°C.