Karachay-Cherkessia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in May.

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Dombay

Planning a getaway to Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Karachay-Cherkessia in May

Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Karachay-Cherkessia generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Dombay.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 154 mm (6.1 in) in Dombay.

Explore Karachay-Cherkessia by month

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

January-3°C (27°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April6°C (43°F) May12°C (54°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October11°C (52°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Karachay-Cherkessia in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 Karachay-Cherkessia

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia?

Dombay

In May Dombay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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April
May
June
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

Karachay-Cherkessia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in May?

Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dombay average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia in May?

Average temperatures in Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia during May range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Dombay.

Does Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Dombay typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 154 mm (6.1 in) on average across Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia due to the typically poor weather in Dombay.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Dombay. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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