Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cappadocia
Turkey · Middle East
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
73°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 47°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
58%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain13%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain17%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain22%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening66°F
Rain20%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 26 | 1.8 | 9 | 7.7 | 75 |
| Feb | 46 | 26 | 1.5 | 8 | 8.7 | 71 |
| Mar | 55 | 33 | 2.2 | 11 | 9.9 | 63 |
| Apr | 65 | 40 | 2.1 | 11 | 11.1 | 58 |
| May | 73 | 48 | 2.1 | 11 | 12.3 | 55 |
| Jun | 82 | 56 | 1.2 | 7 | 13.6 | 50 |
| Jul | 89 | 61 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.8 | 41 |
| Aug | 89 | 61 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.0 | 41 |
| Sep | 81 | 52 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.5 | 45 |
| Oct | 70 | 43 | 1.0 | 5 | 10.0 | 58 |
| Nov | 57 | 34 | 1.3 | 5 | 8.1 | 68 |
| Dec | 47 | 29 | 1.6 | 8 | 7.1 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology