May · Kazakhstan
Best time to visit Charyn Canyon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Charyn Canyon in May
Average temperature 18°C, 62 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 50% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 50%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Charyn Canyon scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Charyn Canyon cuts red rock walls through the Kazakh steppe, with the Valley of Castles as its best-known part.
May in Charyn Canyon — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Charyn Canyon (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Charyn Canyon in May?
- In May, Charyn Canyon averages 18°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Charyn Canyon?
- May earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Charyn Canyon in May?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 50% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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