Turkey weather in May
Planning a getaway to Turkey this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Turkey in May?
Turkey offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Ardahan at 15°C to warm in Sanlıurfa at 30°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Sanlıurfa and 3°C in Ardahan.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palamutbuku with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in Yolüstü with 208 mm. Meanwhile, Istanbul enjoys close to 247 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Turkey for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Turkey climate page.
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Average weather in Istanbul
In May Istanbul generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Trabzon
In May Trabzon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Antalya
In May Antalya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Alanya
In May Alanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Side
In May Side generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Turkey?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Turkey with overall perfect weather in Istanbul. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Istanbul. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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