Volgograd Region Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Volgograd Region, 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 Volgograd Region in May

Volgograd Region, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Volgograd Region generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Volgograd.

To explore the conditions in Volgograd Region, Russia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 43 mm (1.7 in) in Volgograd. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Volgograd.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Volgograd sees close to 279 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Volgograd Region by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April16°C (61°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September24°C (75°F) October15°C (59°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Volgograd Region in May

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

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 Volgograd Region

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Volgograd Region, Russia?

Volgograd

In May Volgograd generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
279 hours
313 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
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Weather conditions
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Volgograd 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.

Volgograd Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Volgograd Region, Russia generally has perfect weather conditions. Volgograd sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

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

Volgograd averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Volgograd Region, Russia. Volgograd averages only about 43 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Volgograd. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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