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Nur-Sultan in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Nur-Sultan in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Nur-Sultan in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Nur-Sultan in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 35 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Nur-Sultan

Average weather

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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nur-Sultan has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Nur-Sultan in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nur-Sultan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +31°C.

Is Nur-Sultan warm or cold in May?

Nur-Sultan is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Nur-Sultan:

Climate in Nur-Sultan in May

Nur-Sultan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+11°C+20°C+25°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-6°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+36°C+39°C
Rainfall
18 mm35 mm41 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%55%55%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1014 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
787
Cloudy days
12109
Rainy days
71212
Snowy days
410

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +20°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 35 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 55%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 8.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nur-Sultan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nur-Sultan is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Nur-Sultan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Nur-Sultan is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
May is one of the rainiest months in Nur-Sultan, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nur-Sultan wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Nur-Sultan?

This is the weather in Nur-Sultan in May 2023:
1 May
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+12°C
2 May
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+10°C
3 May
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+14°C
4 May
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+16°C
5 May
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+21°C
6 May
☀️
+25°C
7 May
☀️
+26°C
8 May
☀️
+27°C
9 May
☀️
+22°C
10 May
☀️
+23°C
11 May
☀️
+25°C
12 May
☀️
+20°C
13 May
☀️
+24°C
14 May
☀️
+12°C
15 May
☀️
+19°C
16 May
☀️
+22°C
17 May
☁️
+22°C
18 May
☁️
+11°C
19 May
☀️
+19°C
20 May
☀️
+22°C
21 May
☀️
+23°C
22 May
☁️
+24°C
23 May
☀️
+24°C
24 May
☀️
+24°C
25 May
☁️
+26°C
26 May
☀️
+20°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
☀️
+22°C
29 May
☁️
+28°C
30 May
☁️
+30°C
31 May
☀️
+31°C
In May 2023 Nur-Sultan had 25 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Nur-Sultan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nur-Sultan in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+6°C) and the highest in 2023 (+10°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 132 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 397 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nur-Sultan in May:

Is May a good time to visit Nur-Sultan?

May is a really good time to go to Nur-Sultan. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nur-Sultan.

Can you sunbathe in Nur-Sultan in May?

May has mild temperatures in Nur-Sultan. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Nur-Sultan rainy in May?

Nur-Sultan is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nur-Sultan in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nur-Sultan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Nur-Sultan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nur-Sultan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.