Weather for Ankara in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 51 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ankara has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Ankara in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ankara for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +70°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +30°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +68°F.
Is Ankara warm or cold in May?
Ankara is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Ankara:
Climate in Ankara in May
Ankara weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+72°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+30°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+93°F
+100°F
Rainfall
48 mm
51 mm
35 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
59%
57%
53%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
13
Cloudy days
6
4
3
Rainy days
14
12
7
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +72°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 51 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 59% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 9.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Ankara in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ankara is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ankara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 121 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Ankara, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ankara wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Ankara?
This is the weather in Ankara in May 2023:
1 May
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+61°F
2 May
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+65°F
3 May
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+73°F
4 May
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+71°F
5 May
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+74°F
6 May
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+75°F
7 May
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+62°F
8 May
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+66°F
9 May
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+70°F
10 May
☁️
+66°F
11 May
☁️
+65°F
12 May
☁️
+67°F
13 May
☁️
+66°F
14 May
☀️
+70°F
15 May
☀️
+73°F
16 May
☀️
+80°F
17 May
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+81°F
18 May
☁️
+70°F
19 May
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+64°F
20 May
🌧️
+67°F
21 May
🌧️
+69°F
22 May
☀️
+72°F
23 May
🌧️
+64°F
24 May
🌧️
+68°F
25 May
☀️
+69°F
26 May
🌧️
+69°F
27 May
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+76°F
28 May
☁️
+72°F
29 May
🌧️
+73°F
30 May
🌧️
+65°F
31 May
☁️
+68°F
In May 2023 Ankara had 11 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ankara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ankara in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+61°F) and the highest in 2010 (+68°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 244 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 709 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ankara in May:
Is May a good time to visit Ankara?
May is a really good time to go to Ankara. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ankara.
Can you sunbathe in Ankara in May?
May has mild temperatures in Ankara. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ankara rainy in May?
Ankara is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ankara in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ankara in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ankara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
