Stavropol Krai Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stavropol Krai, Russia in May.

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Planning a getaway to Stavropol Krai, 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 Stavropol Krai in May

Stavropol Krai, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Stavropol Krai generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Kislovodsk at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Budyonnovsk at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Budyonnovsk and 7°C (45°F) in Kislovodsk.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Stavropol Krai, Russia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Budyonnovsk with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Kislovodsk with 156 mm (6.1 in).

Explore Stavropol Krai by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune21°C (70°F) July24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stavropol Krai in May

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

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 Stavropol Krai

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

Temperature range in Stavropol Krai (May)

Precipitation variation in Stavropol Krai (May)

Kislovodsk

In May Kislovodsk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Pyatigorsk

In May Pyatigorsk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Essentuki

In May Essentuki generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Stavropol

In May Stavropol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
260 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Mineralnye Vody

In May Mineralnye Vody generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Stavropol Krai, 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 Stavropol Krai in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kislovodsk 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Pyatigorsk 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Essentuki 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Stavropol 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mineralnye Vody 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Zheleznovodsk 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Stavropol Krai weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stavropol Krai, Russia in May?

Stavropol Krai, Russia typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kislovodsk average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Stavropol Krai, Russia in May?

Kislovodsk averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Stavropol Krai, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

Stavropol Krai, Russia sees substantial rainfall in May. Kislovodsk typically averages about 156 mm (6.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Stavropol Krai, Russia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Stavropol Krai, Russia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kislovodsk.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Kislovodsk. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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