Kyrgyzstan weather in May
Planning a journey to Kyrgyzstan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kyrgyzstan in May?
The weather in Kyrgyzstan in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Bosteri at 10°C and warm in Osh at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Osh and 5°C in Bosteri.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kochkorka with an average of 91 mm to heavy rainfall in Tash-Tyube with 170 mm. Meanwhile, Bishkek enjoys approximately 263 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Kyrgyzstan for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kyrgyzstan climate page.
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Average weather in Bishkek
In May Bishkek generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Karakol
In May Karakol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Osh
In May Osh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cholpon-Ata
In May Cholpon-Ata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bosteri
In May Bosteri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kyrgyzstan?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kyrgyzstan with overall pleasant weather in Bishkek. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Bishkek. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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