Wrangel Island weather in May (Altaysky Kray, Russia)

Thinking of visiting Wrangel Island in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Wrangel Island usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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