Elista weather in May (Kalmykia, Russia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Elista in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Elista during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Elista in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Elista. May, 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 Elista climate page with graphs.

 

Elista, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 281 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Elista, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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