What is the weather like in Alanya vs Istanbul in May?

In May, Alanya averages 25°C high / 19°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.

Alanya vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Alanya is warm, a little rain.

Alanya vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Alanya	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	27°C	22°C
Avg high / low	25° / 19°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	38 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	7	8
Humidity	68%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	58	53

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Alanya 🇹🇷 Turkeywarm, a little rain · best October87
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94

Alanya vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Alanya or Istanbul?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Alanya is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Alanya vs Istanbul in May?: In May, Alanya averages 25°C high / 19°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.