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Pskov Weather in May

Pskov in May

The short of it: Pskov in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 16 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 7° · rain 49 mm · daylight 16 h 38 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

May in Pskov brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 7°, with about 49 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 18°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 38 min in mid-May, 142 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Pskov runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Novyy Izborsk, 22 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Pskov, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Novyy IzborskPskov Oblast22 km WSW18°6°50 mm
IzborskPskov Oblast30 km WSW17°6°51 mm
PalkinoPskov Oblast36 km SSW18°6°51 mm
SerëdkaPskov Oblast39 km NNW17°6°49 mm
PechoryPskov Oblast43 km W18°6°52 mm
OstrovPskov Oblast53 km S18°6°52 mm
RäpinaPõlvamaa60 km WNW17°6°48 mm
VerioraPõlvamaa61 km WNW18°6°49 mm

The Almanac · Pskov Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 18°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Pskov by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-7°42 mm10 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦
February-2°-8°35 mm12 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
March3°-5°33 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
April11°1°34 mm10 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°49 mm10 km/h16 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°74 mm10 km/h18 h 5 min✦✦✦
July24°13°71 mm9 km/h17 h 28 min✦✦✦
August22°12°77 mm9 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦
September16°7°58 mm10 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
October9°3°59 mm10 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
November3°-1°54 mm12 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
December-1°-5°44 mm12 km/h6 h 32 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pskov in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pskov in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from April to about 18°, with nights near 7°. Rain is modest, about 49 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Pskov?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Pskov in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 32 min in December to 18 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Pskov in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pskov in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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