Monthly climate guide
Almaty weather in May
Expect warm weather in Almaty in May: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 66 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 5°C higher.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Almaty.
- Rain is above Almaty's usual level, by about 79%.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
66 mm
some rain
Humidity
48%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Almaty weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -5°C / 23°F | 22 mm | 57% | 82% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | -4°C / 25°F | 25 mm | 58% | 82% |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 2°C / 35°F | 37 mm | 55% | 73% |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 8°C / 46°F | 73 mm | 54% | 63% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 12°C / 54°F | 66 mm | 48% | 59% |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 63°F | 48 mm | 43% | 59% |
| July | 34°C / 94°F | 20°C / 68°F | 25 mm | 34% | 50% |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 19°C / 65°F | 24 mm | 33% | 46% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 13°C / 56°F | 22 mm | 35% | 48% |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 7°C / 44°F | 33 mm | 47% | 60% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | -1°C / 31°F | 41 mm | 57% | 75% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | -4°C / 25°F | 27 mm | 59% | 81% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Almaty?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Almaty →Other Kazakhstan cities in May
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Almaty in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Almaty?
May is a reasonable time for Almaty: highs around 26°C and about 66 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Almaty in May?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Almaty in May?
Almaty typically gets around 66 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Almaty (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.