Nizhniy Novgorod weather in May (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Nizhniy Novgorod during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Nizhniy Novgorod during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Nizhniy Novgorod in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 275 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nizhniy Novgorod, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 275 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

Temperatures

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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 Nizhniy Novgorod, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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