May · Kyrgyzstan
Best time to visit Osh in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Osh in May
Average temperature 19°C, 61 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Osh scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Osh is Kyrgyzstan's second city, built around the sacred Sulayman-Too mountain and a vast Fergana Valley bazaar.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Osh — one of the best windows
May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Osh (3rd of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Osh in May?
- In May, Osh averages 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Osh?
- May earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Osh in May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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