The weather in May in Bishkek

It's warm in May in Bishkek with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Bishkek. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2018, Bishkek reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Bishkek

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Bishkek. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Bishkek New York
Average temperature 26°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 94 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Bishkek with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bishkek is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Bishkek

Temperature in May in Bishkek over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Bishkek

Total precipitation in May in Bishkek over the years

Daily UV index in May in Bishkek

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bishkek, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Bishkek by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bishkek. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.