Kamchatka Region Weather in May

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

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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Yelizovo

Planning a trip to Kamchatka Region, Russia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kamchatka Region in May

Kamchatka Region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Kamchatka Region generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy.

For specific regional insights in Kamchatka Region, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Yelizovo with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Kamchatka Region by month

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

January-6°C (21°F) February-4°C (25°F) March-1°C (30°F) April3°C (37°F) May7°C (45°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September14°C (57°F) October8°C (46°F) November2°C (36°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kamchatka Region in May

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

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 Kamchatka Region

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

Temperature range in Kamchatka Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Kamchatka Region (May)

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy

In May Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
193 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Yelizovo

In May Yelizovo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
193 hours
193 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kamchatka Region, 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 Kamchatka Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Yelizovo 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Kamchatka Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Kamchatka Region, Russia in May. The popular destination of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Kamchatka Region, Russia during May range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy.

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

Not particularly. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Kamchatka Region, Russia.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kamchatka Region, Russia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly tolerable weather in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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