Istanbul vs Marmaris in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Marmaris is hot, a little rain.

Istanbul vs Marmaris — May climate, side by side

🇹🇷 Istanbul🇹🇷 Marmaris
Comfort score94/100 (S)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high22°C29°C
Avg high / low22° / 14°27° / 16°
Rainfall40 mm32 mm
Rainy days86
Humidity75%66%
Air quality (AQI)5356

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

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Istanbul vs Marmaris in May — FAQ

Is May better in Istanbul or Marmaris?
Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Marmaris is hot, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Marmaris in May?
In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Marmaris averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 32 mm.