Norilsk in May
3.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (50 mm)
20:36 hDaylight
02:45Sunrise · 23:21 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -24°C | -30°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | -23°C | -29°C | 31 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | -16°C | -24°C | 39 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| April | -9°C | -17°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| May | -1°C | -7°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
| June | 11°C | 4°C | 64 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 17°C | 10°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 14°C | 7°C | 85 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 6°C | 0°C | 70 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.7 |
| October | -6°C | -11°C | 75 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.2 |
| November | -18°C | -24°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | -22°C | -28°C | 42 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Norilsk in May?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Norilsk?
The best months are July.