May · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Almaty in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Almaty in May
Average temperature 7°C, 117 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 117 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Almaty scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 7°C, 117 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Almaty sits below the Tian Shan, with Soviet-era parks, a green bazaar, and mountain access from the city edge.
May in Almaty — middling scores, decent value
May averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 117 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Almaty in May?
- In May, Almaty averages 7°C, 117 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Almaty?
- May earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Almaty in May?
- Expect about 117 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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