Weather in Almaty in May
In an average May, Almaty sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 22°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 1°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2026-05-31
Lowest
-2°C
1989-05-01
Low
Highest
21°C
2026-05-09
Lowest
-10°C
1985-05-14
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2026-05-31
Lowest
-15°C
1985-05-13
Humidity
Highest
12.6 g/m³
2026-05-28
Lowest
2.1 g/m³
1982-05-10
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
2026-05-11
Lowest
4 km/h
2022-05-29
Gust
Highest
73 km/h
2018-05-23
Lowest
13 km/h
1981-05-09
Precip
Wettest
263 mm
2002
Driest
35 mm
2023
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