Turkey in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Turkey in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Turkey. These predictions are probabilities for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Ankara
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
17°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
25%
7%
6%
Weather at 12pm
23°C
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
22%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
15°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
19%
13%
9%
Weather at 3am
11°C
55%
26%
9%
4%
Where to go in Turkey in may?
Where to go in Turkey in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Aegean Region (Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris...) | 21°C to 27°C | 2 à 8 days | 19°C to 21°C | perfect weather* |
| Black Sea Region (Trabzon, Samsun, Sinop...) | 18°C to 24°C | 3 à 11 days | 15°C to 17°C | good weather |
| Central Anatolia Region (Ankara, Cappadoce, Konya...) | 20°C to 24°C | 3 à 12 days | good weather* | |
| Eastern Anatolia Region (Van, Malatya, Erzurum...) | 15°C to 24°C | 3 à 18 days | good weather* | |
| Marmara Region (Istanbul, Çanakkale, Tekirdağ...) | 20°C to 24°C | 4 à 8 days | 16°C to 18°C | good weather* |
| Mediterranean Region of Turkey (Antalya, Side, Alanya...) | 21°C to 29°C | 2 à 7 days | 21°C to 22°C | perfect weather* |
| Southeastern Anatolia Region (Gaziantep, Siirt, Mardin...) | 25°C to 29°C | 3 à 6 days | good weather* |
Where should you go in Turkey in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Turkey in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
The month of May provides the opportunity to discover, in peace, all the localities of Turkey - whether on the coast or inland. For the whole of the territory, the climate throughout May in Turkey benefits from positive climatic conditions, combining sunny days and comfortable heat.
Istanbul and the Localities Bordering the Sea of Marmara in May
Istanbul enjoys a mild weather, which allows to enjoy a pleasant sunshine and impeccable warmth. Even if sometimes there is a slight cloudy covering, it is transient and does not influence the weather in Turkey throughout May.
The West Coast of Turkey in May
Due to the sun all day, an ideal heat, a clear and clear sky during the whole month; the seaside towns await with ideal climatic conditions to re-energize oneself in an idyllic setting.
Places located near the Black Sea in May
The climatic conditions in Trabzon and its surroundings offer the opportunity to visit the cities under a clear sky, with sunny days and pleasant temperatures - despite a few mornings and late afternoons that are rather fresh.
Anatolia in May
The mornings are magnificent with temperatures favoring the gentleness of the sun, from daybreak. However, it is necessary to wait until midday to take full advantage of the pleasant heat and undertake an unforgettable touristic visit.
Climate in Turkey in may
Climate in Ankara in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 24°C and minimum temperature is 17°C (for an average temperature of 20°C). The climate good in this location in may. With 68mm over 4 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go in that area in Turkey.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 20°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 24°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 17°C | ||
| Rainfall | 68mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 56% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Alanya in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Alanya is 22°C (maximum temperature is 23°C and minimum temperature is 21°C). The climate quite good here in the month of may. With barely 33mm over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent during your journey.
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 22°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 21°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 21.4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 33mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 67% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||
| Length of day | 14:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Antalya in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Antalya is 23°C (maximum temperature is 25°C and minimum temperature is 22°C). The climate quite comfortable in this location in may. With about 50mm over 2 days,
it rains very little during your stay.
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go in Antalya.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 23°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 21.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 50mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 61% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 13% | ||
| Length of day | 14:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Bodrum in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Bodrum is 22°C (maximum temperature is 23°C and minimum temperature is 20°C). The climate quite comfortable around this city in may. With about 33mm over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your journey.
With a perfect weather, may is an advisable month to go in Bodrum.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 22°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 19.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 33mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 70% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 14% | ||
| Length of day | 14:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Cappadoce in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 21°C and minimum temperature is 16°C (for an average temperature of 18°C). The climate comfortable there in this month. With 94mm over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your holidays. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good weather, the month of may is an advisable month to go in this city in Turkey.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 18°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 21°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Rainfall | 94mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 55% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 21% | ||
| Length of day | 14:17 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Turkey in may
| Ankara in may | perfect weather |
| Alanya in may | perfect weather |
| Antalya in may | perfect weather |
| Bodrum in may | perfect weather |
| Cappadoce in may | good weather |
| Istanbul in may | perfect weather |
| Izmir in may | perfect weather |
| Marmaris in may | perfect weather |
| Side in may | perfect weather |
| Belek in may | perfect weather |
| Çanakkale in may | perfect weather |
| Dalaman in may | perfect weather |
| Didim in may | perfect weather |
| Erzurum in may | good weather |
| Gaziantep in may | good weather |
| Kemer in may | perfect weather |
| Konya in may | good weather |
| Malatya in may | perfect weather |
| Mardin in may | good weather |
| Samsun in may | good weather |
| Siirt in may | perfect weather |
| Sinop in may | good weather |
Weather data for Turkey in may:
Weather data for Turkey in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Turkey. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Turkey can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Turkey.