Republic of North Ossetia–Alania Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia in May.

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Vladikavkaz

Planning a getaway to Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, 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 Republic of North Ossetia–Alania in May

Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Vladikavkaz.

To explore the conditions in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 155 mm (6.1 in) in Vladikavkaz.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Vladikavkaz enjoys about 190 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Republic of North Ossetia–Alania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vladikavkaz)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March7°C (45°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Republic of North Ossetia–Alania.

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 Republic of North Ossetia–Alania

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia?

Vladikavkaz

In May Vladikavkaz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
190 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
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Weather conditions
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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.

Republic of North Ossetia–Alania weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia in May?

Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Vladikavkaz average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia in May?

Vladikavkaz averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Vladikavkaz typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 155 mm (6.1 in) on average across Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia with overall tolerable weather in Vladikavkaz. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Vladikavkaz. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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