Sochi weather in May (Krasnodar Krai, Russia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sochi during May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Sochi in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Sochi in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sochi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 222 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?

For visitors traveling to Sochi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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