Mari El Republic Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mari El Republic, Russia in May.

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Yoshkar-Ola

Planning a getaway to Mari El Republic, 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 Mari El Republic in May

Mari El Republic, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Mari El Republic generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Yoshkar-Ola.

For specific regional insights in Mari El Republic, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 53 mm (2.1 in) in Yoshkar-Ola.

Explore Mari El Republic by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mari El Republic — and find the best time to visit. (based on Yoshkar-Ola)

January-6°C (21°F) February-5°C (23°F) March2°C (36°F) April11°C (52°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August23°C (73°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November0°C (32°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mari El Republic in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Mari El Republic

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Mari El Republic, Russia?

Yoshkar-Ola

In May Yoshkar-Ola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
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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.

Mari El Republic weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mari El Republic, Russia in May?

Expect perfect weather across Mari El Republic, Russia in May. The popular destination of Yoshkar-Ola averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mari El Republic, Russia in May?

Average temperatures in Mari El Republic, Russia during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Yoshkar-Ola.

Does Mari El Republic, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Mari El Republic, Russia. Yoshkar-Ola averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mari El Republic, Russia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Mari El Republic, Russia with overall perfect weather in Yoshkar-Ola. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Yoshkar-Ola. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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