Saint Petersburg in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Saint Petersburg in may 2025
The weather in Saint Petersburg in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 22.6cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
23%
19%
11%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
25%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
25%
19%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
37%
25%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Saint Petersburg in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Saint Petersburg in may.
The climate of Saint Petersburg in may is tolerable
the weather in Saint Petersburg in may is wet (with 3.3in of rainfall over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold around this city may, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Saint Petersburg is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Saint Petersburg in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 26% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Saint Petersburg is generally 17:10. The sun rises at 04:21 and sets at 21:31.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Saint Petersburg: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Saint Petersburg. more information
May: another location in Russia?
If you want to go to Russia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Saint Petersburg:
In may, Astrakhan, Izberbash and Makhachkala have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Moscow, Sochi, Izhevsk, Kaliningrad, Khabarovsk and Kostroma have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Saint Petersburg in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 33°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 22.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 73% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.18km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Saint Petersburg in may 2024:
41°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
40°F to 49°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
31°F to 38°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 68°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 74°F
59°F to 79°F
63°F to 74°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 79°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
63°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Russia in may
Cities near Saint Petersburg:
| Petrodvorets in may | tolerable weather |
| Sosnovyy Bor in may | bad weather |
| Vyborg in may | tolerable weather |
| Pskov in may | tolerable weather |
| Petrozavodsk in may | tolerable weather |
| Velikiye Luki in may | tolerable weather |
| Cherepovets in may | tolerable weather |
| Rybinsk in may | good weather |
| Vologda in may | tolerable weather |
| Smolensk in may | tolerable weather |
| Moscow in may | good weather |
| Kostroma in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Saint Petersburg in may:
Weather data for Saint Petersburg for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Saint Petersburg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Saint Petersburg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Saint Petersburg.