Almaty weather in May
May in Almaty: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Almaty · #310 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Almaty climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Almaty in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Almaty?
- May in Almaty: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Almaty on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Almaty in May?
- In May, Almaty averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 7.2°C, with about 116.6 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Almaty in May?
- Almaty has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.
- Does it snow in Almaty in May?
- Almaty sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in May.