Novgorod Region Weather in May

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

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Velikiy Novgorod Valday Staraya Russa

Planning a getaway to Novgorod Region, 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 Novgorod Region in May

Novgorod Region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Novgorod Region generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across Novgorod Region, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Staraya Russa with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Valday with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Explore Novgorod Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November3°C (37°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Novgorod Region in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Novgorod Region

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

Temperature range in Novgorod Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Novgorod Region (May)

Velikiy Novgorod

In May Velikiy Novgorod generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

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May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
very good
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Valday

In May Valday generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Staraya Russa

In May Staraya Russa 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 very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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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.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Novgorod Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velikiy Novgorod 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Valday 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Staraya Russa 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Novgorod Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Novgorod Region, Russia typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Velikiy Novgorod average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

In Velikiy Novgorod, the average daytime high in May is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Not particularly. Velikiy Novgorod averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Novgorod Region, Russia.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Novgorod Region, Russia with overall very good weather in Velikiy Novgorod. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Novgorod Region, Russia is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Velikiy Novgorod. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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