Russia weather in May
What is the weather like in Russia in May?
The weather conditions in Russia in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Russia, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Wrangel Island with -2°C (29°F) to high in Astrakhan with 25°C (77°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Astrakhan and -8°C (18°F) in Wrangel Island.
Precipitation in May varies from almost none in Wrangel Island with an average of 3.4mm (0.1 inches) of snow/rainfall to high in Terskol with 136mm (5.4 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Russia, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Russia?
Average weather in Saint Petersburg
In May Saint Petersburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Moscow
In May Moscow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Adler
In May Adler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Yekaterinburg
In May Yekaterinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sochi
In May Sochi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Russia?
In our opinion May is a good time to visit Russia with commonly tolerable weather in Saint Petersburg. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Russia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Saint Petersburg.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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