Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Nizhniy Novgorod with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nizhniy Novgorod in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Nizhniy Novgorod with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 21°C, with nights close to 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nizhniy Novgorod will be around 22°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Nizhniy Novgorod. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nizhniy Novgorod in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
47 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Nizhniy Novgorod. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nizhniy Novgorod in May
With 32°C, Nizhniy Novgorod hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nizhniy Novgorod
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Nizhniy Novgorod, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Nizhniy Novgorod
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Nizhniy Novgorod, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Nizhniy Novgorod.
Daily UV Index in May in Nizhniy Novgorod
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nizhniy Novgorod, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Nizhniy Novgorod Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nizhniy Novgorod, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nizhniy Novgorod Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Nizhniy Novgorod, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Nizhniy Novgorod
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Average Weather in Nizhniy Novgorod by Month
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