Monthly climate guide
Mykolaiv weather in May
Expect warm weather in Mykolaiv in May: afternoons reach about 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 45 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 7°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 12°C apart.
- May brings late spring to Mykolaiv.
- Mykolaiv is usually about 2°C warmer than Odesa, 110 km away, in May.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
45 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
64%
relative
Sky
51%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Mykolaiv weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | -6°C / 21°F | 44 mm | 90% | 84% |
| February | 4°C / 39°F | -4°C / 24°F | 28 mm | 85% | 80% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 31°F | 29 mm | 76% | 65% |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 5°C / 42°F | 35 mm | 67% | 54% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 45 mm | 64% | 51% |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 17°C / 62°F | 56 mm | 57% | 48% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 42 mm | 52% | 40% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 65°F | 19 mm | 47% | 33% |
| September | 25°C / 78°F | 13°C / 56°F | 25 mm | 56% | 43% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 35 mm | 71% | 62% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 27 mm | 82% | 76% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -2°C / 28°F | 32 mm | 88% | 81% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Mykolaiv?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mykolaiv →Other Ukraine cities in May
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Mykolaiv in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mykolaiv?
May is a reasonable time for Mykolaiv: highs around 24°C and about 45 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Mykolaiv in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mykolaiv in May?
Mykolaiv typically gets around 45 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mykolaiv (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.