May · Turkey
Best time to visit Trabzon in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Trabzon in May
Average temperature 16°C, 70 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Trabzon scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Trabzon anchors Turkey's Black Sea coast-Sumela cliff monastery day trips, hazelnut hills, and fish restaurants by the harbor. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
May is one of the strongest months in Trabzon (2nd)
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Trabzon (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 8.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Trabzon in May?
- In May, Trabzon averages 16°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Trabzon?
- May earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Trabzon in May?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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