Weather for Lviv in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +19°C during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 93 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lviv has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Lviv in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lviv for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +19°C with a maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +23°C.
Is Lviv warm or cold in May?
Lviv is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Lviv:
Climate in Lviv in May
Lviv weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+19°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-4°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+30°C
+33°C
Rainfall
51 mm
93 mm
95 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
70%
73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
6
5
4
Rainy days
14
16
17
Snowy days
2
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 93 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Lviv in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lviv is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Lviv based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 35 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Lviv, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lviv wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Lviv?
This is the weather in Lviv in May 2023:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
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+23°C
3 May
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+17°C
4 May
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+12°C
5 May
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+18°C
6 May
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+18°C
7 May
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+12°C
8 May
☁️
+10°C
9 May
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+14°C
10 May
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+16°C
11 May
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+18°C
12 May
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+18°C
13 May
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+18°C
14 May
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+22°C
15 May
🌧️
+19°C
16 May
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+19°C
17 May
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+21°C
18 May
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+15°C
19 May
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+17°C
20 May
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+23°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+22°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+23°C
25 May
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+23°C
26 May
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+22°C
27 May
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+20°C
28 May
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+21°C
29 May
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+23°C
30 May
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+24°C
31 May
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+23°C
In May 2023 Lviv had 10 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lviv climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lviv in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+10°C) and the highest in 2019 (+15°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 515 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 3111 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lviv in May:
Is May a good time to visit Lviv?
May is a really good time to go to Lviv. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lviv.
Can you sunbathe in Lviv in May?
May has mild temperatures in Lviv. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Lviv rainy in May?
Lviv is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lviv in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lviv in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ukraine
Check out the weather for other cities in Ukraine.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lviv, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.