Mersin weather in May (Turkey)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mersin in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Mersin includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Mersin in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 176 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mersin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trabzon, Turkey (22 KM, 14 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.

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 Mersin, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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