Bangkok vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy.

Bangkok vs IstanbulMay climate, side by side

BangkokIstanbul
Comfort score59/100 (D)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high40°C20°C
Avg high / low34° / 27°20° / 13°
Rainfall113 mm36 mm
Rainy days168
Humidity74%75%
Air quality (AQI)9853

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

Bangkok vs Istanbul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bangkok or Istanbul?
Istanbul is the better pick in May — 92 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, very humid, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in May?
In May, Bangkok averages 34°C high / 27°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 36 mm.