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title: "Warm October comes to an end: Ukrhydrometeorological Center gives weather forecast in Ukraine for October 30 and the weekend"
description: "The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center presented a forecast for October 30 and the weekend: Friday without significant precipitation, Saturday with rains on the Left Bank, and wet snow possible in certain regions on November 1."
date: 2026-10-29T16:08:36.612Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/weather-forecast-ukraine-october-30-november-1
tags: [weather-ukraine, ugmc, forecast, kyiv-weather, autumn]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Warm October comes to an end: Ukrhydrometeorological Center gives weather forecast in Ukraine for October 30 and the weekend

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## Key Points

- October 30 in Ukraine — cloudy with clear spells, mostly without significant precipitation across most territory
- Northeast wind (northwest in the west) 5–12 m/s, temperature background without noticeable changes
- October 31 light to moderate rains likely on the Left Bank, rest of the territory without precipitation
- November 1 wet snow possible in isolated locations
- In Kyiv over the weekend daytime around +10°C, early next week +8°C, nights gradually dropping from +8°C

The last days of October in Ukraine are marked by an unstable, unique synoptic pattern, while the end of the month and the transition to November are accompanied by noticeable fluctuations. According to the press service of the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, on Friday, October 30, the defining role in shaping the weather will be played by cyclonic circulation from the Black Sea, which brings humid and relatively warm air from the south. Overall, the day is forecasted to be cloudy with clear spells, and across most of the territory — without significant precipitation.

### Synoptic situation on Friday, October 30

Ukrhydrometeorological Center specialists note that within the high-pressure field moving from the east, cyclonicity from the Black Sea becomes the key factor. According to forecasters, it is precisely this that will determine the weather on the penultimate day of October. For most regions, this means variable cloudiness with clear spells and no significant precipitation. Only locally are short-lived phenomena possible, but overall the day passes without sharp weather contrasts.

### Wind and temperature background

On Friday, the wind is expected to be northeast, in the western regions — northwest, at 5–12 m/s. According to forecasters' estimates, the "temperature distribution will not undergo tangible changes," meaning no sharp cooling or, conversely, anomalous warming is forecasted for this day. Daytime values will remain within typical ranges for late October, confirming a gradual rather than abrupt transition to the cooler season.

### Forecast for the weekend and November 1

For the period from October 30 to November 1, the synoptic situation in the country will be heterogeneous. On Saturday, October 31, light to moderate rains are likely on the Left Bank, while across the rest of the territory the weather will remain without significant precipitation. As early as November 1, according to preliminary data, wet snow may fall in isolated locations — one of the first signs of the transition to November weather. Thus, the weekend will serve as a transitional stage between a warm October and the cooler first decade of the new month.

### Weather in Kyiv and Kyiv Region

For the capital and Kyiv region, October 30 also forecasts cloudy weather with clear spells and no significant precipitation. During daytime hours over the weekend, the temperature in the city will be around +10°C, and at the beginning of the new work week it is expected to average +8°C. Nighttime values will begin to drop: from an average of +8°C on October 30, temperatures will gradually decrease at night, which is characteristic of the growing chill of late autumn.

### Practical context: what to prepare for

Beyond the forecast itself, RBC-Ukraine emphasizes that forecasters advise drivers to think about seasonal tire changes in the near future, and also draws attention to the connection between air pollution and the local microclimate of Ukrainian cities. These recommendations complete the picture: the unstable weather of late October and the likely wet snow on November 1 require residents and motorists to prepare in advance for November conditions.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Теплый октябрь завершается: синоптики дали прогноз погоды в Украине на пятницу и выходные](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tepliy-zhovten-zavershuetsya-sinoptiki-dali-1793287229.html) - Primary source: Ukrhydrometeorological Center press service data on weather for October 30–31 and November 1, wind, temperatures in Kyiv. All figures and formulations in the article are taken from this text.
- [Аномальный февраль и холодный ноябрь: синоптики дали прогноз на отопительный сезон в Сибири](https://fedpress.ru/news/54/society/3454799) - Hydrometeorological Center of Russia forecast for Siberia; does not apply to weather in Ukraine, not used in the article.
- [Резкое похолодание: синоптики дали прогноз погоды на сентябрь в Новосибирске](https://fedpress.ru/news/54/society/3448156) - Novosibirsk forecast; does not relate to the topic, not used in the article.

## FAQ

### Will it rain in Ukraine on Friday, October 30?

Across most of the territory on October 30, no significant precipitation is forecasted, weather will be cloudy with clear spells.

### Where is precipitation expected on Saturday, October 31?

Light to moderate rains are likely on the Left Bank, with the rest of the territory seeing no significant precipitation.

### Could it snow on November 1?

Yes, according to preliminary data, wet snow may fly in isolated locations on November 1.

### What temperature is expected in Kyiv over the weekend?

During daytime hours over the weekend around +10°C, at the beginning of the new work week an average of +8°C; nights gradually dropping from +8°C on October 30.