Best time to visit Russia in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Russia — the country-average travel-comfort score is 82.9/100. The best months are August, June, July.
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Weather in Russia in May
Typical weather across Russia in May: average high 18.6°C, low 8.1°C, about 53.6 mm of rain, and 11.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Russia's cities, Samara has the best weather in May (score 90/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Russia avg | Best city (Samara) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 82.9 | 90 |
| High / Low | 18.6° / 8.1° | 20.3° / 9.5° |
| Precipitation | 53.6 mm | 166.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.7 | 12.4 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Russia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Russia.
When to visit Russia in other months
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