Volgograd weather in May (Volgograd Region, Russia)

What can you expect from the weather in Volgograd during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Volgograd the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Volgograd in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 279 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Volgograd climate page with graphs.

 

Volgograd, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 279 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Volgograd in May?

For visitors traveling to Volgograd, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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