Alma Ata weather in May (Kazakhstan)

What weather conditions can you expect in Alma Ata this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Alma Ata typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Alma Ata in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 241 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Alma Ata.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alma Ata climate page with graphs.

 

Alma Ata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kazakhstan in May

Find out more about the weather in Kazakhstan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Alma Ata, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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