East Anatolia Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in May.

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Malatya Van Elazığ Kars

Planning a journey to East Anatolia Region, Turkey this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in East Anatolia Region in May

East Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. In May, East Anatolia Region experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Ardahan at 15°C (59°F) and warm in Nusaybin at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Nusaybin and 3°C (37°F) in Ardahan.

For a closer look at conditions across East Anatolia Region, Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nusaybin with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to high rainfall in Ardahan with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Malatya enjoys about 277 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore East Anatolia Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Anatolia Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Malatya)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May24°C (75°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September30°C (86°F) October22°C (72°F) November14°C (57°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Anatolia Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Anatolia Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Anatolia Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

Temperature range in East Anatolia Region (May)

Precipitation variation in East Anatolia Region (May)

Malatya

In May Malatya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
277 hours
329 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Malatya →

Van

In May Van generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
295 hours
352 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Van →

Elazığ

In May Elazığ generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
255 hours
325 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Elazığ →

Kars

In May Kars generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
228 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kars →

Sarıkamıs

In May Sarıkamıs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
228 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Sarıkamıs →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Anatolia Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Malatya 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Van 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Elazığ 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Kars 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Sarıkamıs 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Agrı 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

East Anatolia Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in May?

In May, East Anatolia Region, Turkey generally has perfect weather conditions. Malatya sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in East Anatolia Region, Turkey in May?

In Malatya, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does East Anatolia Region, Turkey get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in East Anatolia Region, Turkey. Malatya averages only about 52 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit East Anatolia Region, Turkey?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to East Anatolia Region, Turkey. Typically, the climate in Malatya is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Malatya. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July, August and December tend to be poor.

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