Cappadocia weather in May (Central Anatolia Region, Turkey)

What's the typical weather in Cappadocia for May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Cappadocia in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Cappadocia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 254 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Cappadocia. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cappadocia climate page with graphs.

 

Cappadocia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 254 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kayseri, Turkey (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Turkey in May

Find out more about the weather in Turkey and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cappadocia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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