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

In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Side averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 35 mm.

Istanbul vs Side in May

Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Side is warm, a little rain.

Istanbul vs Side — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇷 Istanbul	🇹🇷 Side
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	26°C
Avg high / low	22° / 14°	24° / 15°
Rainfall	40 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	8	5
Humidity	75%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	53	55

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

Month by month

Istanbul 🇹🇷 Turkeynice, a little rain, muggy air · best May94
Side 🇹🇷 Turkeywarm, a little rain · best September85

Istanbul vs Side in May — FAQ

Is May better in Istanbul or Side?: Istanbul is the better pick in May — 94 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Istanbul is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Side is warm, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Istanbul vs Side in May?: In May, Istanbul averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Side averages 24°C high / 15°C low with about 35 mm.