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

In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.

Bangkok vs Istanbul in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Bangkok vs Istanbul — May climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Istanbul
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	42°C	22°C
Avg high / low	36° / 27°	22° / 14°
Rainfall	143 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	19	8
Humidity	76%	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 — 94 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Bangkok is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Istanbul in May?: In May, Bangkok averages 36°C high / 27°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm.