SeasonMapAnkara weather in May
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May in Ankara: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Ankara · #83 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ankara in May
Other months in Ankara
The Türkiye forum's read on Ankara in September is dry heat by day and chilly at night, and the record is emphatic about both halves: highs near 27°C, lows near 14°C, and rain on fewer than two days across the whole month. That thirteen-degree daily swing is the thing to pack for — layers, plus a light waterproof if the trip also takes in Cappadocia, which regulars describe as behaving much the same way. September is broadly rated the better half of a window that starts going hit-and-miss from the middle of October, when thunderstorms and heavy rain arrive.
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Ankara climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ankara in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ankara's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherAnkara's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ankara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ankara in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ankara?
- May in Ankara: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Ankara on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Ankara in May?
- In May, Ankara averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 10.7°C, with about 44.5 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ankara in May?
- Ankara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.
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