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Almaty weather in May (Kazakhstan)

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

Temperatures

In May, Almaty typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect maximum 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. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. You can expect rain on around 13 days based on historical patterns.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny moments. This makes it a great month for sightseeing.

Average windspeed

Average wind conditions reach 2 m/s in May. This creates comfortable weather with light winds that gently move vegetation. Keep in mind this is an average. Daily conditions range from near-calm to more noticeable wind.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Almaty.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kazakhstan, check out our Almaty's climate page.

Almaty, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 141 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 55% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kazakhstan, check out our Almaty's climate page.

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.