Penza Oblast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Penza Oblast, Russia in May.

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Thinking about venturing to Penza Oblast, Russia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Penza Oblast in May

Penza Oblast, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Penza Oblast generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Penza.

For a closer look at conditions across Penza Oblast, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Penza typically receives 277 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Penza Oblast by month

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

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March2°C (36°F) April12°C (54°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September19°C (66°F) October10°C (50°F) November2°C (36°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Penza Oblast in May

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

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 Penza Oblast

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Penza Oblast, Russia?

Penza

In May Penza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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April
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Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
277 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 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.

Penza Oblast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Penza Oblast, Russia in May?

In May, Penza Oblast, Russia generally has perfect weather conditions. Penza sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Penza Oblast, Russia in May?

Penza averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Penza Oblast, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Penza Oblast, Russia. Penza averages only about 53 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Penza Oblast, Russia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Penza Oblast, Russia. Typically, the climate in Penza is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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