SeasonMapMardin weather in May
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May in Mardin: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Mardin · #66 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mardin climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mardin 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.
BusyKurban Bayrami, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mardin'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 weatherMardin's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Mardin in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Kurban Bayrami
27–30 MayRamadan & EidClosuresCrowdedFour days off and a great deal of visiting between households, so the old city is busy and the shops are not open. Slaughtering happens in the yards on the first morning and is hard to miss. Source ↗
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Mardin in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mardin?
- May in Mardin: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Mardin on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Mardin in May?
- In May, Mardin averages a daily high of 25.4°C and a low of 11.3°C, with about 21.8 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mardin in May?
- Mardin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in May.