Republic of Mordovia Weather in May

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

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Saransk

Considering a trip to Republic of Mordovia, Russia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Republic of Mordovia in May

Republic of Mordovia, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Republic of Mordovia 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 Saransk.

For a closer look at conditions across Republic of Mordovia, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 54 mm (2.1 in) in Saransk.

Explore Republic of Mordovia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Republic of Mordovia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saransk)

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March2°C (36°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August24°C (75°F) September18°C (64°F) October10°C (50°F) November1°C (34°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Republic of Mordovia in May

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

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 Mordovia

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Republic of Mordovia, Russia?

Saransk

In May Saransk 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
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy 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.

Republic of Mordovia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Republic of Mordovia, Russia in May?

In May, Republic of Mordovia, Russia generally has perfect weather conditions. Saransk sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Republic of Mordovia, Russia in May?

In Saransk, the average daytime high in May is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Republic of Mordovia, Russia. Saransk averages only about 54 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Republic of Mordovia, Russia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Republic of Mordovia, Russia. Typically, the climate in Saransk is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Saransk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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