Astrakhan weather in May (Astrakhan Region, Russia)

Planning a trip to Astrakhan in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Astrakhan, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Astrakhan in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 295 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Astrakhan. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Astrakhan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage 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 Astrakhan in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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