Kazakhstan weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Kazakhstan this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kazakhstan in May?
The weather in Kazakhstan in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Besqaynar at 15°C to warm in Kyzylorda at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Kyzylorda and 5°C in Besqaynar.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kyzylorda with an average of 14 mm to high rainfall in Besqaynar with 155 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Almaty. Meanwhile, Almaty enjoys close to 241 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kazakhstan in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kazakhstan climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kazakhstan?
Average weather in Almaty
In May Almaty generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Nur-Sultan
In May Nur-Sultan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Karaganda
In May Karaganda generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Atyraū
In May Atyraū generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Aktobe
In May Aktobe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kazakhstan with overall tolerable weather in Almaty. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Almaty. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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