Van weather in May (East Anatolia Region, Turkey)

How does the weather in Van usually fare in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Van usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Van in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 295 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Van, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Sunshine 295 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Van, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Van.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkey? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Turkey. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.