Moscow weather in May
May in Moscow: cool, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Moscow · #323 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Moscow climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Moscow in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Moscow?
- May in Moscow: cool, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Moscow on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Moscow in May?
- In May, Moscow averages a daily high of 16.8°C and a low of 7°C, with about 72.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moscow in May?
- Moscow has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.