Moscow weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Moscow: highs of 18°C (64°F) and about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 60% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 21°C (69°F) and 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Moscow?
best month Weather score 67/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Moscow.
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Does it rain a lot in Moscow in May?
Some rain is normal: about 86 mm (3.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Moscow in May?
Days average 18°C (64°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Moscow weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 48 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 42 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 42 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 49 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 86 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 86 mm | 64% | best |
| July | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 93 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 75 mm | 58% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm | 67% | best |
| October | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 69 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| December | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (13°F) | 52 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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