Almaty weather in May (Kazakhstan)

How's the weather trend in Almaty as May approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Almaty generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Almaty in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 241 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Almaty, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 141 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 Almaty, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Almaty.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kazakhstan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kazakhstan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.