Turkey (Izmir) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonTurkey · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 15° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 19° | 15° |
MINMIN | 5° | 7° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d121mm | 6d79mm | 5d55mm | 4d32mm | 2d21mm | 2d16mm | 0d1mm | 0d6mm | 1d13mm | 3d42mm | 4d60mm | 7d101mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Turkey (Izmir) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 27°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 21 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Turkey (Izmir) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Turkey (Izmir)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Turkey (Izmir) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Izmir) in May?
- In May, Turkey (Izmir) sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Izmir) in May?
- In May, Turkey (Izmir) receives an average of 21 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Izmir) get in May?
- Turkey (Izmir) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Izmir) in May?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Izmir) in May averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
