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

In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Kars averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.

Istanbul vs Kars in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Kars is nice, rainy.

Istanbul vs Kars — May climate, side by side

	Istanbul	Kars
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	17°C
Avg high / low	22° / 14°	18° / 3°
Rainfall	40 mm	131 mm
Rainy days	8	21
Humidity	75%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	53	51

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

Istanbul vs Kars in May — FAQ

Is May better in Istanbul or Kars?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Kars is nice, rainy.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Kars in May?: In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Kars averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 131 mm.