Sverdlovsk Region Weather in May

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

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Yekaterinburg Nizhniy Tagil Zarechnyy Kamensk-Ural'skiy

Planning a trip to Sverdlovsk Region, Russia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sverdlovsk Region in May

Sverdlovsk Region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Sverdlovsk Region generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Kachkanar at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Kamensk-Ural'skiy at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Kamensk-Ural'skiy and 4°C (39°F) in Kachkanar.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kamensk-Ural'skiy with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Pervoural'sk with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Yekaterinburg gets approximately 256 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Sverdlovsk Region by month

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

January-9°C (16°F) February-7°C (19°F) March1°C (34°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August21°C (70°F) September15°C (59°F) October7°C (45°F) November-2°C (28°F) December-7°C (19°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sverdlovsk Region in May

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

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 Sverdlovsk Region

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

Temperature range in Sverdlovsk Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Sverdlovsk Region (May)

Yekaterinburg

In May Yekaterinburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
206 hours
256 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Yekaterinburg →

Nizhniy Tagil

In May Nizhniy Tagil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
Climate in Nizhniy Tagil →

Zarechnyy

In May Zarechnyy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
206 hours
256 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
Climate in Zarechnyy →

Kamensk-Ural'skiy

In May Kamensk-Ural'skiy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Reftinskiy

In May Reftinskiy generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
206 hours
256 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sverdlovsk Region, 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 Sverdlovsk Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yekaterinburg 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Nizhniy Tagil 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Zarechnyy 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kamensk-Ural'skiy 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Reftinskiy 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Verkhnyaya Pyshma 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Sverdlovsk Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect very good weather across Sverdlovsk Region, Russia in May. The popular destination of Yekaterinburg averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Yekaterinburg peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in May, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Yekaterinburg averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sverdlovsk Region, Russia.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Sverdlovsk Region, Russia with overall very good weather in Yekaterinburg. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Sverdlovsk Region, Russia is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Yekaterinburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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