May · Estonia
Best time to visit Narva in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Narva in May
Average temperature 10°C, 28 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Narva scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 10°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Narva faces Russia across the Narva river, with a baroque town hall and a castle looking over to Ivangorod fortress.
May: the best month of the year in Narva
May averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.7 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Narva at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Narva in May?
- In May, Narva averages 10°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Narva?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Narva in May?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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