Avg high
17°C
Avg low
7°C
Rainfall
63 mm
Rain days
11.8
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Daylight
16 h
What to pack for Moscow in May
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 63%; max daily wind around 21 km/h.
How May compares
Best months in Moscow: June & August–September. See the full best time to visit Moscow guide.
Moscow in May: the details
In May, Moscow sees average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Rainfall totals roughly 63 mm across 11.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.2 hours per day with 16 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 63%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Moscow, Russia (55.75, 37.62) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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