Tatarstan Weather in May

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

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Kazan Naberezhnyye Chelny Nizhnekamsk Al'met'yevsk

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

What to Expect in Tatarstan in May

Tatarstan, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Tatarstan 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 Kazan.

For specific regional insights in Tatarstan, Russia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 49 mm (1.9 in) in Kazan.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kazan sees close to 282 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Tatarstan by month

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

January-7°C (19°F) February-6°C (21°F) March0°C (32°F) April10°C (50°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August24°C (75°F) September17°C (63°F) October9°C (48°F) November1°C (34°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tatarstan in May

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

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 Tatarstan

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

Temperature range in Tatarstan (May)

Precipitation variation in Tatarstan (May)

Kazan

In May Kazan 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
282 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
perfect
perfect
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Naberezhnyye Chelny

In May Naberezhnyye Chelny 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Nizhnekamsk

In May Nizhnekamsk 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Al'met'yevsk

In May Al'met'yevsk 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Yelabuga

In May Yelabuga 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tatarstan, 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 Tatarstan in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kazan 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Naberezhnyye Chelny 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Nizhnekamsk 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Al'met'yevsk 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Yelabuga 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Tatarstan weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tatarstan, Russia in May?

Expect perfect weather across Tatarstan, Russia in May. The popular destination of Kazan averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tatarstan, Russia in May?

Average temperatures in Tatarstan, Russia during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Kazan.

Does Tatarstan, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Tatarstan, Russia. Kazan averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tatarstan, Russia?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Tatarstan, Russia with overall perfect weather in Kazan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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