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Novosibirsk in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Novosibirsk in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Novosibirsk, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Novosibirsk in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Novosibirsk in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Novosibirsk

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Novosibirsk has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Novosibirsk in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Novosibirsk for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 74% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +79°F.

Is Novosibirsk warm or cold in May?

Novosibirsk is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +27°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Novosibirsk:

Climate in Novosibirsk in May

Novosibirsk weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+45°F+63°F+72°F
Min. temperature
-13°F+21°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+95°F+97°F
Rainfall
18 mm38 mm53 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%61%68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1013 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
131210
Rainy days
61415
Snowy days
720

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +63°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 61%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 3 to 4.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Novosibirsk in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Novosibirsk is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Novosibirsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Novosibirsk is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Novosibirsk wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during May in Novosibirsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in May, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last May in Novosibirsk?

This is the weather in Novosibirsk in May 2023:
1 May
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+37°F
2 May
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+43°F
3 May
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+55°F
4 May
☁️
+62°F
5 May
☁️
+74°F
6 May
☁️
+78°F
7 May
☀️
+81°F
8 May
☀️
+84°F
9 May
☁️
+66°F
10 May
☀️
+57°F
11 May
☁️
+56°F
12 May
☀️
+52°F
13 May
☁️
+54°F
14 May
☁️
+54°F
15 May
☁️
+61°F
16 May
☁️
+61°F
17 May
☀️
+44°F
18 May
☀️
+57°F
19 May
☀️
+65°F
20 May
☀️
+70°F
21 May
☀️
+73°F
22 May
☁️
+75°F
23 May
☀️
+70°F
24 May
☀️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+63°F
26 May
☀️
+61°F
27 May
☀️
+62°F
28 May
☁️
+70°F
29 May
☁️
+65°F
30 May
☀️
+75°F
31 May
☀️
+79°F
In May 2023 Novosibirsk had 16 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 49%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Novosibirsk climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Novosibirsk in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+37°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 474 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Novosibirsk in May:

Is May a good time to visit Novosibirsk?

May is a really good time to go to Novosibirsk. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Novosibirsk.

Can you sunbathe in Novosibirsk in May?

May has mild temperatures in Novosibirsk. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Novosibirsk rainy in May?

Novosibirsk is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Novosibirsk in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Novosibirsk in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Novosibirsk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Novosibirsk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.