Monthly climate guide
Moscow weather in May
With highs near 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), May feels mild in Moscow. Rainfall averages about 93 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 9°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Moscow is usually about 2°C cooler than Ryazan, 180 km away, in May.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 60%.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Moscow.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Moscow — roughly 44% more rain than average.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Moscow weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°C / 18°F | -14°C / 7°F | 51 mm | 96% | 81% |
| February | -5°C / 23°F | -12°C / 10°F | 38 mm | 96% | 78% |
| March | 0°C / 31°F | -8°C / 17°F | 47 mm | 93% | 71% |
| April | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 31°F | 54 mm | 84% | 67% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 93 mm | 79% | 60% |
| June | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 52°F | 87 mm | 79% | 61% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 104 mm | 81% | 66% |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm | 79% | 55% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm | 83% | 71% |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 62 mm | 89% | 82% |
| November | 0°C / 32°F | -4°C / 24°F | 53 mm | 94% | 84% |
| December | -4°C / 24°F | -10°C / 15°F | 55 mm | 96% | 86% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Moscow?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Moscow →Other Russia cities in May
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Moscow in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Moscow?
May is one of the wetter months in Moscow, with about 93 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Moscow in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Moscow in May?
Moscow typically gets around 93 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Moscow (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.