May · Russia
Best time to visit Suzdal in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Suzdal in May
Average temperature 10°C, 54 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Suzdal scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Suzdal is a Golden Ring time capsule of onion-domed monasteries, wooden lanes, and quiet river meadows east of Moscow. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May in Suzdal — reliably good (4th best month)
Expect 10°C (50°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 54 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Suzdal in May?
- In May, Suzdal averages 10°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Suzdal?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Suzdal in May?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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