SeasonMapKrasnaya Polyana (Rosa Khutor) weather in May
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May in Krasnaya Polyana: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Krasnaya Polyana · #1367 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 23/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Krasnaya Polyana climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 169 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5 cm / 2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Krasnaya Polyana in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyThe May holidays, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Krasnaya Polyana's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKrasnaya Polyana's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Krasnaya Polyana in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
The May holidays
29 Apr – 11 MaySchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyRussia runs two public holidays into one long break at the start of May, and the valley fills for the last of the snow at the top and the first of the trails below it. Book the gondola the night before. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Krasnaya Polyana — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Krasnaya Polyana in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Krasnaya Polyana?
- May in Krasnaya Polyana: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 21 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Krasnaya Polyana on SeasonMap's comfort score (23/100).
- What is the weather like in Krasnaya Polyana in May?
- In May, Krasnaya Polyana averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 169 mm of rain over roughly 21.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Krasnaya Polyana in May?
- Krasnaya Polyana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
- Does it snow in Krasnaya Polyana in May?
- Krasnaya Polyana sees roughly 5 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Eastern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Elbrus' Spring corn snow around 15 Mar – 15 May, and Sochi's The May holidays on 29 Apr – 11 May.