Nizhny Novgorod weather in May (Russia)

Planning a trip to Nizhny Novgorod in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Nizhny Novgorod, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Nizhny Novgorod in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

With around 275 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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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 Nizhny Novgorod in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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