Astrakhan Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Astrakhan Region, Russia in May.

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Astrakhan Vetlyanka

Planning a journey to Astrakhan Region, Russia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Astrakhan Region in May

Astrakhan Region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Astrakhan Region generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Astrakhan.

To explore the conditions in Astrakhan Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 28 mm (1.1 in) in Astrakhan.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Astrakhan sees around 295 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Astrakhan Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Astrakhan Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Astrakhan)

January0°C (32°F) February2°C (36°F) March9°C (48°F) April18°C (64°F) May26°C (79°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September25°C (77°F) October17°C (63°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Astrakhan Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Astrakhan Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Astrakhan Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Astrakhan Region, Russia?

Temperature range in Astrakhan Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Astrakhan Region (May)

Astrakhan

In May Astrakhan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
295 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Vetlyanka

In May Vetlyanka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Russia May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Russia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Russia brought 304 mm (12 in) in Vladivostok on May 30, 2002.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Astrakhan Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Astrakhan 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Vetlyanka 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)

Astrakhan Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Astrakhan Region, Russia in May?

In May, Astrakhan Region, Russia generally has perfect weather conditions. Astrakhan sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Astrakhan Region, Russia in May?

Astrakhan averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Astrakhan Region, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Astrakhan averages just 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Astrakhan Region, Russia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Astrakhan Region, Russia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Astrakhan Region, Russia. Typically, the climate in Astrakhan is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Astrakhan Region, Russia is in April, May and September with generally perfect weather in Astrakhan. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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