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

In May, Ankara averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 54 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.

Ankara vs Istanbul in May

Ankara and Istanbul are nearly tied in May — 92 vs 94 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ankara is nice, a little rain; Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Ankara vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side

	Ankara	Istanbul
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	22°C	22°C
Avg high / low	23° / 11°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	54 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	58%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	52	53

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

Ankara vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ankara or Istanbul?: Ankara and Istanbul are nearly tied in May — 92 vs 94 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ankara is nice, a little rain; Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ankara vs Istanbul in May?: In May, Ankara averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 54 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.