Best time to visit Istanbul in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Istanbul — the travel-comfort score is 88/100. The best months are August, July, September.
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Weather in Istanbul in May
Typical weather in Istanbul in May: average high 21°C, low 12.4°C, about 58.8 mm of rain over 14 rainy days, and 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
| Metric | Istanbul in May |
|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 88/100 |
| High / Low | 21° / 12.4° |
| Precipitation | 58.8 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 |
| Sunshine/day | 11.5 h |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Istanbul. For the full month-by-month ranking, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Istanbul.
When to visit Istanbul in other months
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