Almaty in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 186 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
186 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Almaty has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Almaty in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Almaty for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +79°F.
Is Almaty warm or cold in May?
Almaty is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Almaty:
Climate in Almaty in May
Almaty weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+70°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+25°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+90°F
+95°F
Rainfall
131 mm
186 mm
186 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
75%
78%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
2
Cloudy days
5
3
2
Rainy days
19
24
25
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +70°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 131 mm to 186 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 0 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
Wind speed in Almaty in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Almaty is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Almaty based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Almaty, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Almaty wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 83% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Almaty?
This is the weather in Almaty in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+55°F
3 May
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+49°F
4 May
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+50°F
5 May
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+51°F
6 May
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+60°F
7 May
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+61°F
8 May
☀️
+67°F
9 May
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+70°F
10 May
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+75°F
11 May
☁️
+77°F
12 May
☁️
+77°F
13 May
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+73°F
14 May
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+70°F
15 May
☀️
+74°F
16 May
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+74°F
17 May
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+79°F
18 May
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+67°F
19 May
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+68°F
20 May
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+69°F
21 May
🌧️
+75°F
22 May
☁️
+71°F
23 May
☁️
+65°F
24 May
🌧️
+67°F
25 May
☀️
+70°F
26 May
☀️
+73°F
27 May
☁️
+70°F
28 May
🌧️
+70°F
29 May
☀️
+71°F
30 May
☀️
+73°F
31 May
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+78°F
In May 2023 Almaty had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Almaty climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Almaty in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+56°F) and the highest in 2023 (+61°F). The driest year was 2023 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 1482 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Almaty in May:
Is May a good time to visit Almaty?
It’s always a good time to visit Almaty, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Almaty in May?
May has mild temperatures in Almaty. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Almaty rainy in May?
Almaty is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Almaty in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Almaty in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Kazakhstan
Check out the weather for other cities in Kazakhstan.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Almaty, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
