SeasonMapSheregesh weather in May
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May in Sheregesh: cool, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Sheregesh · #1357 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sheregesh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.8 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sheregesh 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sheregesh'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 weatherSheregesh's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Sheregesh in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Out of season
10 May – 5 Nov · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresHalf the year the lifts are stopped and the village is a mining settlement in the taiga with a lot of empty hotel beds. There is walking and berry picking, and very little else laid on. Source ↗
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Ski season
15 Nov – 5 May · usuallySiberia's busiest ski hill, with a snowpack that can reach several metres and a season running from November well into spring. Dry cold and light snow; the lift queues at New Year are the catch. Source ↗
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Sheregesh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sheregesh?
- May in Sheregesh: cool, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Sheregesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Sheregesh in May?
- In May, Sheregesh averages a daily high of 15.3°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 91.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sheregesh in May?
- Sheregesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.
- Does it snow in Sheregesh in May?
- Sheregesh sees roughly 4.8 cm of snowfall in May.