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

In May, Antalya averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 45 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.

Antalya vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Antalya is warm, a little rain.

Antalya vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Antalya	🇹🇷 Istanbul
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	28°C	22°C
Avg high / low	27° / 16°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	45 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	5	8
Humidity	63%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	57	53

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

Month by month

Antalya 🇹🇷 Turkeywarm, a little rain · best September86
Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94

Antalya vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Antalya or Istanbul?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Antalya is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Antalya vs Istanbul in May?: In May, Antalya averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 45 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.