Shymkent Weather in May
Kazakhstan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (80°F)
Avg low13°C (55°F)
Rainfall41 mm (1.6 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In May, Shymkent has average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). May is spring in Kazakhstan. The month is fairly dry, with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain spread over 7 days. You get roughly 14.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Shymkent?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Shymkent. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (80°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (55°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 7 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 51% |
| Daylight | 14.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.8 km/h |
| vs April | 7°C warmer than April, with 16 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Shymkent in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
Shymkent weather in other months
Jan2°C / -6°C63 mmPoorFeb5°C / -4°C65 mmPoorMar13°C / 2°C79 mmGoodApr20°C / 8°C57 mmExcellentMay27°C / 13°C41 mmExcellentJun34°C / 18°C15 mmGoodJul37°C / 21°C6 mmFairAug35°C / 20°C6 mmFairSep29°C / 14°C6 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C39 mmExcellentNov11°C / 1°C66 mmGoodDec4°C / -4°C58 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit ShymkentJune →
Nearby in May
- Tashkent28°C · 33 mm
- Bishkek26°C · 48 mm
- Dushanbe29°C · 36 mm
- Almaty25°C · 68 mm
- Kabul26°C · 67 mm
- Peshawar37°C · 59 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.