In May, the weather in Shakhtyorsk is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in May is about 8 degrees above zero. On average, Shakhtyorsk has 9 rainy, 8 cloudy, 8 partly cloudy, and 6 sunny days in May. The rains are usually moderate. May as well as January, February, April, and October is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Shakhtyorsk.