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Weather in Issyk-Kul for May 2026

Your guide to Issyk-Kul weather in May - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Rain Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Issyk-Kul usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Issyk-Kul snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Issyk-Kul has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 16.9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.2 °C).

  • The forecast for the next days in Issyk-Kul predicts temperatures to be around 19 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Issyk-Kul at the beginning of May is 14.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Issyk-Kul experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 122.8 mm.

Average dry days
5
Dry days
Average rainy days
23
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
16°/6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
55 %
Avg humidity

Issyk-Kul Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy light rain with thunder
16°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
3
Overcast
13°
4
Patchy rain possible
13°
5
Sunny
14°
6
Overcast
15°
7
Partly cloudy
16°
8
Partly cloudy
18°
9
Cloudy
19°
10
Sunny
20°
11
Patchy light rain with thunder
16°
12
Patchy rain possible
16°
13
Patchy rain possible
16°
14
Patchy rain possible
17°
15
Sunny
18°
16
Patchy rain possible
20°
17
Overcast
21°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
19
Patchy rain possible
16°
20
Patchy rain possible
16°
21
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
19°
22
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
15°
23
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
18°
24
Patchy rain possible
17°
25
Patchy rain possible
17°
26
Patchy rain possible
18°
27
Patchy rain possible
17°
28
Patchy rain possible
18°
29
Patchy rain possible
18°
30
Patchy rain possible
20°
31
Sunny
22°

Temperatures trend during May in Issyk-Kul

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Issyk-Kul day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 16° /5° 8.4 mm 0 cm
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /4° 13.9 mm 0.5 cm
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 3.7 mm 1.5 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /3° 2.6 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /2° 1.3 mm 0 cm
7 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /4° 0.8 mm 0 cm
8 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 18° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
9 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /8° 1.6 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
 16° /7° 7.7 mm 0 cm
12 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 8 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 1.5 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /6° 1.2 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /7° 0.8 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
17 May Overcast
Overcast
 21° /8° 1 mm 0 cm
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /8° 5.1 mm 0 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /7° 7.6 mm 0 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /5° 9.2 mm 0 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /6° 4.2 mm 0 cm
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /9° 3.3 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 1.7 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 2.5 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 0.6 mm 0 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 0.5 mm 0 cm
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /9° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Issyk-Kul in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Issyk-Kul forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Issyk-Kul in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Issyk-Kul during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 16° and cooler nights around 6°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Issyk-Kul during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 122.8 mm is expected in Issyk-Kul during May, occurring over more than 23 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Issyk-Kul in May 2026?

Issyk-Kul experiences an average snowfall of 4.91667 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Issyk-Kul during May?

The average wind speed in Issyk-Kul during May is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Issyk-Kul snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Issyk-Kul’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Issyk-Kul sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 4.9 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Issyk-Kul

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Issyk-Kuls May weather 💧
Typically, Issyk-Kul has 23 rainy days in May with a total of 122.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Issyk-Kul during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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