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Sortavala weather in May (Russia)

Is May a good time to explore Sortavala weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Sortavala typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Sortavala in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Sortavala climate page with graphs.

 

Sortavala, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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.

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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
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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