Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Istanbul
Turkey · Europe
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 57°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 6 wet days, fewer than in most months.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 55°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 68°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain11%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday68°F
Rain11%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain9%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening65°F
Rain5%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 40 | 2.9 | 12 | 5.9 | 78 |
| Feb | 49 | 40 | 2.7 | 11 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Mar | 53 | 42 | 2.6 | 11 | 8.7 | 75 |
| Apr | 60 | 48 | 1.8 | 8 | 10.4 | 75 |
| May | 69 | 57 | 1.2 | 6 | 12.4 | 74 |
| Jun | 78 | 66 | 1.1 | 5 | 13.3 | 71 |
| Jul | 83 | 71 | 0.9 | 4 | 13.7 | 69 |
| Aug | 83 | 72 | 0.8 | 5 | 12.7 | 69 |
| Sep | 76 | 65 | 2.0 | 7 | 10.9 | 70 |
| Oct | 67 | 57 | 2.9 | 9 | 8.3 | 75 |
| Nov | 60 | 51 | 2.5 | 9 | 6.8 | 77 |
| Dec | 52 | 44 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.3 | 78 |
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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
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