Lake Baikal weather in May (Altaysky Kray, Russia)
Is May a good time to explore Lake Baikal weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
The month of May in Lake Baikal typically includes low temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 5°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.
Precipitation
Lake Baikal in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Baikal. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Baikal climate page with graphs.
Lake Baikal, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
1°C
Max Temperature
5°C
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
25 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Where to go in Russia in May
Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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