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Samsun in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Samsun in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Samsun in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Samsun in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 78 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the wettest month of the year in Samsun;

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samsun has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Samsun in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samsun for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +64°F with a maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +68°F.

Is Samsun warm or cold in May?

Samsun is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +54°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 Samsun:

Climate in Samsun in May

Samsun weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+57°F+64°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+37°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+91°F+97°F
Rainfall
83 mm78 mm60 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%83%82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
568
Cloudy days
775
Rainy days
181714
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 83 mm to 78 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 5 to 6.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Samsun in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Samsun is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Samsun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 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.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Samsun wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Samsun?

This is the weather in Samsun in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+56°F
2 May
☁️
+56°F
3 May
☀️
+59°F
4 May
☀️
+70°F
5 May
☁️
+61°F
6 May
☁️
+57°F
7 May
☁️
+59°F
8 May
☁️
+57°F
9 May
☁️
+57°F
10 May
🌫️
+54°F
11 May
🌧️
+54°F
12 May
☁️
+54°F
13 May
🌧️
+59°F
14 May
☁️
+63°F
15 May
☀️
+65°F
16 May
☀️
+71°F
17 May
☁️
+64°F
18 May
☁️
+68°F
19 May
☁️
+64°F
20 May
☁️
+62°F
21 May
☁️
+63°F
22 May
☁️
+63°F
23 May
🌫️
+68°F
24 May
☁️
+71°F
25 May
☁️
+71°F
26 May
☁️
+73°F
27 May
☁️
+73°F
28 May
☁️
+73°F
29 May
☁️
+74°F
30 May
☁️
+74°F
31 May
🌧️
+67°F
In May 2023 Samsun had 4 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Samsun climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Samsun in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+59°F) and the highest in 2014 (+68°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 623 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1068 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samsun in May:

Is May a good time to visit Samsun?

It’s always a good time to visit Samsun, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Samsun in May?

May has mild temperatures in Samsun. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Samsun rainy in May?

Samsun 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 Samsun in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samsun in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Samsun

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samsun, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.