Almaty in May

Green and warm; holidays on 1 and 9 May.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

No other month rates higher than May for Almaty in this guide.

• AlmatyHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Almaty and the south-east mountains, Kazakhstan · Almaty, Medeu, Kolsai, Charynbest weather

  Continental with mountain weather: snow in the city Dec–Feb, smog on still winter days, hot dry summers in the valleys and cool nights at the lakes.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• May holidays

  1 and 9 May

  Green and warm; 1 and 9 May holidays bring crowds to parks and memorials.

• Unity of the Peoples of Kazakhstan Day

  1 May

  Public holiday; some closures.

• Victory Day

  9 May

  Public holiday; parades and events around Panfilov Park, the war memorial.

Crowds · Kazakhstan overall

Medium

Prices · Kazakhstan overall

Medium

Kazakhstan overall: Green hills, wild tulips, good hiking at lower levels.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Almaty, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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