Bishkek weather in May (Kyrgyzstan)

How is the weather in Bishkek in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bishkek typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Bishkek in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
SunshineSunshine 263 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kyrgyzstan in May

Find out more about the weather in Kyrgyzstan in May and which places have the best weather 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).

So, what should you wear in Bishkek in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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