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Moscow region Weather in May

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

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Moscow Khimki Krasnogorsk Sergiyev Posad

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

What to Expect in Moscow region in May

Moscow region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Moscow region 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 Moscow.

For a closer look at conditions across Moscow region, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lukhovitsy with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Mozhaysk with 75 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Moscow gets approximately 265 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Moscow region by month

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

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August23°C (73°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November2°C (36°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Moscow region in May

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

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

Temperature range in Moscow region (May)

Precipitation variation in Moscow region (May)

Moscow

In May Moscow 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
265 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Khimki

In May Khimki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
265 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Khimki →

Krasnogorsk

In May Krasnogorsk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
265 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Krasnogorsk →

Sergiyev Posad

In May Sergiyev Posad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
265 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Domodedovo

In May Domodedovo 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
265 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Moscow 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 Moscow region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moscow 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Khimki 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Krasnogorsk 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Sergiyev Posad 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Domodedovo 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kolomna 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Moscow region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Moscow region, Russia in May?

Expect perfect weather across Moscow region, Russia in May. The popular destination of Moscow averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Moscow region, Russia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Moscow peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Moscow region, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Moscow averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Moscow region, Russia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Moscow region, Russia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Moscow region, Russia with overall perfect weather in Moscow. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Moscow region, Russia is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Moscow. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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