Suhumi in May: weather, water temperatures and things to do
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Suhumi is warm, with daytime temperatures averaging +20 °C. Rain is frequent, so the forecast can help you choose a suitable day for a longer walk. The water is cold, so this month is unsuitable for a swimming holiday.
Weather in May
Late May is warmer during the day than the start of the month.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Sun and precipitation in May
Monthly averages
Sunny
11 days
Sun and clouds
10 days
Cloudy
10 days
By part of the month
| Dates | Sunny | Sun and clouds | Cloudy | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 2 days | 3 days | 5 days | 6 days |
| 11–20 | 5 days | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| 21–31 | 5 days | 4 days | 2 days | 5 days |
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | WaterWater | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +18 °C | +10 °C | +13 °C | about 6 out of 10 |
| 11–20 May | +20 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C | about 4 out of 10 |
| 21–31 May | +23 °C | +13 °C | +16 °C | about 5 out of 11 |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +13 °C in the first ten days and +16 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Suhumi.
Rainfall in May
Historical records show that May has precipitation on roughly half the days. This includes light precipitation and does not mean it lasts all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | WaterWater |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +17 °C | +8 °C | +10 °C |
| May | +20 °C | +12 °C | +15 °C |
| June | +25 °C | +17 °C | +20 °C |
Both the air and the water are cooler in April than in May. Both the air and the water are warmer in June than in May.
The annual charts for Suhumi compare air and water temperatures throughout the year. For historical weather in May across different years, see the weather archive.
Things to do in May
- Suhumi Botanical Garden has a bamboo avenue and a Caucasian lime tree. Visitor access can be checked with the garden before your trip.
- The Abkhaz State Museum explores the region’s natural history, archaeology and traditional culture. Displays include national dress, musical instruments and everyday objects. Opening hours are worth checking before a visit.
- An evening performance at the Fazil Iskander Russian Drama Theatre is another option. You can check the current programme for performances during your trip and ticket availability.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Water temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.
Cloud cover is estimated from local six-hour intervals weighted by their overlap with daylight: up to 25% clear or mostly clear, 75% or more mostly cloudy, and partly cloudy in between. These are the site’s categories. Rounded day counts add up to the period length; icons do not represent particular dates. Precipitation is counted separately and may coincide with sunshine. Sunshine hours come from the archive, not from cloud cover. Each metric requires complete data for the same set of years; incomplete metrics are omitted.