Irkutsk in May

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
9Rainy days (39 mm)
15:29 hDaylight
05:15Sunrise · 20:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-15° -25° J -10° -22° F 0° -13° M 9° -3° A 16° 4° M 21° 10° J 23° 14° J 22° 12° A 15° 5° S 7° -3° O -4° -12° N -13° -21° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -15°C-25°C5 mm 2– – 4.9
February -10°C-22°C5 mm 2– – 4.8
March 0°C-13°C10 mm 4– – 4.6
April 9°C-3°C23 mm 6– – 5.8
May 16°C4°C39 mm 9– – 6.9
June 21°C10°C66 mm 11– – 7.5
July 23°C14°C93 mm 12– – 7.4
August 22°C12°C101 mm 12– – 7.3
September 15°C5°C61 mm 11– – 6.6
October 7°C-3°C23 mm 6– – 5.5
November -4°C-12°C13 mm 4– – 4.6
December -13°C-21°C10 mm 4– – 4.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Irkutsk in May?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 4°C.

When is the best time to visit Irkutsk?

The best months are June, July, August, May.