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Odesa in May
The weather in May
In May, Odesa averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 37 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.
Days are 6.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.6°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Odesa.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 20:24 local time, giving 14 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 70 minutes over the month.
Why 81/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 35/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Odesa this month
Chornomorsk
Lymanka
Usatove
Ukraine's best in May
Balaklava
Simferopol
Odesa in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Odesa?
May scores 81/100 for Odesa, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Odesa in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Odesa in May?
Odesa receives about 37 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.
Can you swim in Odesa in May?
The sea averages 15°C in May, cold for most swimmers.