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Wrangel Island weather in May (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

What can you expect from the weather in Wrangel Island during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Wrangel Island generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Wrangel Island in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Typically around of snowfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wrangel Island, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

Find out more about the weather in Russia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Wrangel Island in May?

Visitors traveling to Wrangel Island should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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