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Temperature in Russia in May

May in Russia has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Wrangel Island with -1°C to high temperatures in Astrakhan with 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Astrakhan and -6°C in Wrangel Island.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Russia in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Russia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Russia?
  • Astrakhan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Russia?
  • Our database indicates that in May, Wrangel Island is the city with the coolest temperatures in Russia. You can expect daytime highs of -1°C and nighttime lows close to -6°C.

  • How much sun does Russia get in May?
  • Saint Petersburg enjoys approximately 260 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 15°C in Anapa this month, so not the best month to swim.

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