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

In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Izmir averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 42 mm.

Istanbul vs Izmir in May

Istanbul and Izmir are nearly tied in May — 94 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Izmir is warm, a little rain.

Istanbul vs Izmir — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Izmir
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	22°C	27°C
Avg high / low	22° / 14°	27° / 16°
Rainfall	40 mm	42 mm
Rainy days	8	7
Humidity	75%	63%
Air quality (AQI)	53	56

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

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94
Izmir 🇹🇷 Turkeywarm, a little rain · best October91

Istanbul vs Izmir in May — FAQ

Is May better in Istanbul or Izmir?: Istanbul and Izmir are nearly tied in May — 94 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Izmir is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Izmir in May?: In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Izmir averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 42 mm.