Chişinău weather in May (Moldova)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chişinău in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Chişinău during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Chişinău in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Chişinău, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kishinew, Moldova (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in Moldova in May

Find out more about the weather in Moldova and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Chişinău, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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