Nizhny Novgorod weather in May (Russia)

Is Nizhny Novgorod a good destination in May, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Nizhny Novgorod during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Nizhny Novgorod in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 275 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 Nizhny Novgorod. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nizhny 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

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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 Nizhny 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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