Vorkuta in May
3.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
11Rainy days (51 mm)
19:22 hDaylight
00:59Sunrise · 20:21 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°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 (±3.1 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 | -18°C | -25°C | 30 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | -17°C | -24°C | 26 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | -11°C | -19°C | 34 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| April | -5°C | -13°C | 38 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| May | 1°C | -5°C | 51 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.8 |
| June | 12°C | 4°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 17°C | 8°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 13°C | 5°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 7°C | 1°C | 61 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | -1°C | -6°C | 66 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.1 |
| November | -11°C | -17°C | 50 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| December | -14°C | -21°C | 43 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Vorkuta in May?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Vorkuta?
The best months are July.