Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve

How to Get to Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve #

Located in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast; access is by regional roads from nearby administrative centres. Visitors should check with local reserve authorities for permissions and recommended approach routes.

Tips for Visiting Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve #

Wear sturdy footwear and bring water; the reserve is primarily for research and low-impact visitation.
Respect restricted zones - parts of the reserve are closed to protect sensitive habitats.
Contact reserve administration in advance for research or group visits; facilities are minimal.

Best Time to Visit Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve #

Best during warmer months for access to habitats and active wildlife; many areas function as protected research zones rather than visitor attractions.

Late spring to summer (May-Aug)

May-Aug · 18-30°C

Warmer months see increased biological activity; suitable for field studies.

Autumn (Sept-Nov)

Sept-Nov · 10-22°C

Cooling temperatures make fieldwork easier; migratory species may pass through.

Weather & Climate near Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve #

Climate

Dnieper–Oril Nature Reserve's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (509 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-31°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-7° – -1°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 0°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 5°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 26°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

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