May · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Astana in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Astana in May
Average temperature 13°C, 36 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Astana scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Astana is a planned capital of futuristic towers on the Kazakh steppe, with a wide river, opera houses and extreme seasons.
May is one of the strongest months in Astana (2nd)
May averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.3 daylight hours.
A 9.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Astana (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Astana in May?
- In May, Astana averages 13°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Astana?
- May earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Astana in May?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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