Sumy weather in May (Sumy Oblast, Ukraine)

How is the weather in Sumy in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Sumy, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Sumy in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sumy. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sumy, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62%  

Where to go in Ukraine in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sumy in May?

For visitors traveling to Sumy, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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