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

In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 45 mm.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Pamukkale is warm, a little rain.

Istanbul vs Pamukkale — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Pamukkale
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	28°C
Avg high / low	22° / 14°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	40 mm	45 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	75%	46%
Air quality (AQI)	53	53

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

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94
Pamukkale 🇹🇷 Turkeywarm, a little rain · best April88

Istanbul vs Pamukkale in May — FAQ

Is May better in Istanbul or Pamukkale?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Pamukkale is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Pamukkale in May?: In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Pamukkale averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 45 mm.