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 Istanbul — May climate, side by side
| Bangkok | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 59/100 (D) | 92/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 40°C | 20°C |
| Avg high / low | 34° / 27° | 20° / 13° |
| Rainfall | 113 mm | 36 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 | 8 |
| Humidity | 74% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 98 | 53 |
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.