Turkish lake district Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in May.

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Lake Salda Lake Eğirdir

Thinking about venturing to the Turkish Lake District, Turkey this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Turkish Lake District in May

The Turkish Lake District, Turkey is a region in Turkey. May in the Turkish Lake District generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Lake Eğirdir at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Lake Salda at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Lake Salda and 10°C (50°F) in Lake Eğirdir.

To explore the conditions in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 56 mm (2.2 in) in Lake Salda.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Lake Salda sees around 282 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the Turkish Lake District in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Turkish Lake District.

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 the Turkish Lake District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

Temperature range in the Turkish Lake District (May)

Precipitation variation in the Turkish Lake District (May)

Lake Salda

In May Lake Salda 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)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
282 hours
336 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lake Salda →

Lake Eğirdir

In May Lake Eğirdir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lake Eğirdir →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Turkish Lake District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake Salda 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Lake Eğirdir 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

The Turkish Lake District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in May?

May in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey brings perfect weather. In Lake Salda, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey in May?

Lake Salda averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does the Turkish Lake District, Turkey get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Turkish Lake District, Turkey. Lake Salda averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Turkish Lake District, Turkey?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Turkish Lake District, Turkey. Typically, the climate in Lake Salda is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit the Turkish Lake District, Turkey is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Lake Salda. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Turkish Lake District.

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