Bishkek weather in May (Kyrgyzstan)

Curious about the climate in Bishkek this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Bishkek usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Bishkek in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 263 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Bishkek, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 263 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kyrgyzstan in May

Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan 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 Bishkek, 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?

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