Best time to visit Turkey in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Turkey — the country-average travel-comfort score is 87.6/100. The best months are September, October, August.
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Weather in Turkey in May
Typical weather across Turkey in May: average high 23.9°C, low 13.1°C, about 64.1 mm of rain, and 12.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Turkey's cities, Izmir has the best weather in May (score 91/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Turkey avg | Best city (Izmir) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 87.6 | 91 |
| High / Low | 23.9° / 13.1° | 26.4° / 16° |
| Precipitation | 64.1 mm | 233.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 12.1 | 12.6 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Turkey. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Turkey.
When to visit Turkey in other months
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