Istanbul Weather May

Istanbul is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Istanbul in May.


	average daily high	+20°C
	average daily low	+12.1°C
	sea temperature	+16°C

	daytime	15 h
	sunny / overcast hours	8.4 / 6.6
	average monthly precipitation	34 mm

Best time with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks in Istanbul are May, June, September.

Temperature in Istanbul

In May the average daily maximum in Istanbul is +20°C, and the minimum +12.1°C.

The hottest May day on record is +34.5°C, and the coldest +3°C.

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There are 15 hours of daylight in Istanbul in May. Out of these, on average 8.4 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.

The average monthly temperature in the Sea of Marmara on the beaches of Istanbul in May is +16°C.

The water is considered very cool, but some hardy people might bathe in it for 10-15 minutes.

The amount of precipitation in Istanbul in May is usually 34 mm, a negligible amount.