If you plan to visit Samsun in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +64°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 78 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin 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.
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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
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°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.
April
May
June
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 mm
78 mm
60 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
82%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
8
Cloudy days
7
7
5
Rainy days
18
17
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
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.
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
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 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
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+56°F
2 May
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+56°F
3 May
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+59°F
4 May
☀️
+70°F
5 May
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+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
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+64°F
18 May
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+68°F
19 May
☁️
+64°F
20 May
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+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
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+73°F
28 May
☁️
+73°F
29 May
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+74°F
30 May
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+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.
Are you planning a trip in May?
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.
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, 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.
