Saint Petersburg weather in May (Russia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Saint Petersburg during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Saint Petersburg typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Saint Petersburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 260 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Petersburg climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Petersburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saint Petersburg.

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