When to go · Chimbulak

Chimbulak in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Green hills, wild tulips, good hiking at lower levels.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Kazakhstan overall
Prices: Medium; Kazakhstan overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodKazakhstan month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Green hills, wild tulips, good hiking at lower levels.

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ChimbulakHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days

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

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

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking). Across Kazakhstan: Green hills, wild tulips, good hiking at lower levels.

January: Inside Chimbulak's best window: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Sep for hiking.

Chimbulak: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.