Weather in May in Russia
Considering a trip to Russia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Russia in May?
Russia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Wrangel Island at -1°C to warm in Astrakhan at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Astrakhan and -6°C in Wrangel Island.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Wrangel Island with an average of 15 mm to heavy snowfall in Nikitino with 213 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Saint Petersburg enjoys close to 260 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Russia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Russia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Saint Petersburg
In May Saint Petersburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Moscow
In May Moscow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Adler
In May Adler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Yekaterinburg
In May Yekaterinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sochi
In May Sochi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Russia.
Is May the best time to visit Russia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Russia with overall tolerable weather in Saint Petersburg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Saint Petersburg. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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