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Izmir weather in May (Aegean Region, Turkey)

Curious about the climate in Izmir this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Izmir is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 27°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night.

Precipitation

Izmir in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 299 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Izmir, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 299 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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