Buryatia Weather in May

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

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Ulan-Ude Arshan Goryachinsk Sukhaya

Thinking about venturing to Buryatia, Russia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Buryatia in May

Buryatia, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Buryatia generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Sukhaya at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Ulan-Ude at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 2°C (36°F) in Ulan-Ude and 2°C (36°F) in Sukhaya.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sukhaya with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Arshan with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ulan-Ude enjoys about 289 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Buryatia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Buryatia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ulan-Ude)

January-16°C (3°F) February-10°C (14°F) March1°C (34°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August24°C (75°F) September17°C (63°F) October7°C (45°F) November-4°C (25°F) December-13°C (9°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Buryatia in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Buryatia

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

Temperature range in Buryatia (May)

Precipitation variation in Buryatia (May)

Ulan-Ude

In May Ulan-Ude generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
289 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ulan-Ude →

Arshan

In May Arshan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Arshan →

Goryachinsk

In May Goryachinsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Goryachinsk →

Sukhaya

In May Sukhaya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Buryatia, in Russia.

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 Buryatia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ulan-Ude 18°C (64°F) 2°C (36°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Arshan 14°C (57°F) -1°C (30°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Goryachinsk 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Sukhaya 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)

Buryatia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Buryatia, Russia in May?

In May, Buryatia, Russia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Ulan-Ude sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Buryatia, Russia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Ulan-Ude peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Buryatia, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Ulan-Ude averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Buryatia, Russia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Buryatia, Russia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ulan-Ude, May might be a good time to visit Buryatia, Russia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Buryatia, Russia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Ulan-Ude. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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