South Eastern Anatolia Region Weather in May

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

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Gaziantep Adıyaman Halfeti Karadut

Planning a journey to South Eastern 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 South Eastern Anatolia Region in May

South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey is a region in Turkey. May in South Eastern Anatolia Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Karadut at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Harran at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Harran and 12°C (54°F) in Karadut.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Harran with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Diyarbakır with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Explore South Eastern Anatolia Region by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March16°C (61°F) April21°C (70°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune33°C (91°F) July37°C (99°F) August37°C (99°F) September33°C (91°F) October26°C (79°F) November18°C (64°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Eastern Anatolia Region in May

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

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

Temperature range in South Eastern Anatolia Region (May)

Precipitation variation in South Eastern Anatolia Region (May)

Gaziantep

In May Gaziantep generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
28°C (82°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gaziantep →

Adıyaman

In May Adıyaman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Adıyaman →

Halfeti

In May Halfeti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Halfeti →

Karadut

In May Karadut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Karadut →

Kahta

In May Kahta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaziantep 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Adıyaman 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Halfeti 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Karadut 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kahta 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Harran 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

South Eastern Anatolia Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey brings perfect weather. In Gaziantep, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Average temperatures in South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Gaziantep.

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

Not particularly. Gaziantep averages just 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to South Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey. Typically, the climate in Gaziantep is perfect.

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

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