Best time to visit Istanbul in May
May is not among the best months to visit Istanbul (rank 4 of 12, score 88/100). The best months are August, July, September.
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Is May the best time to visit Istanbul?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, May places #4 with a score of 88/100. The recommended months are August, July, September.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | inside the ideal 16–25°C comfort band |
| Rain | 66.5/100 | moderate rainfall (58.8 mm over ~14 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (11.5 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 21°C / low 12.4°C, 58.8 mm rain, 11.5 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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