Balıkesir weather in May (Aegean Region, Turkey)

Is May a good time to explore Balıkesir weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Balıkesir during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Balıkesir in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, 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 Balıkesir climate page with graphs.

 

Balıkesir, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 225 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 Balıkesir, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.