Kazakhstan in May

May is Kazakhstan's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 2 destinations average 84/100, led by Astana at 89 — 19°C and 5 rainy days — while Almaty trails at 79 with 117 mm of rain.

#4 of 12 months for Kazakhstan · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Kazakhstan in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1AstanaCity19°C15 mm · 5 days89 tier AYes
2AlmatyCity20°C117 mm · 13 days79 tier B

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Kazakhstan in May

  • Wild tulips in the foothills · Almaty · 5 Apr – 15 May (usually)
  • The May holidays · Almaty · 30 Apr – 10 May

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