Gatchina weather in May (Leningrad Region, Russia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gatchina this May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Gatchina usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Gatchina in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 260 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gatchina, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Saint Petersburg, Russia (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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 Gatchina, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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