May · Turkey
Best time to visit Ankara in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ankara in May
Average temperature 14°C, 58 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ankara scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ankara pairs Anatolian citadel views with the vast Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and a modern capital-city pulse. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May is one of the strongest months in Ankara (5th)
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Ankara (5th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ankara in May?
- In May, Ankara averages 14°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ankara?
- May earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ankara in May?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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