Şanlıurfa in May

8.2out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
7Rainy days (36 mm)
14:00 hDaylight
05:21Sunrise · 19:21 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

9° 1° J 11° 2° F 15° 6° M 21° 10° A 28° 14° M 35° 20° J 39° 24° J 38° 24° A 33° 19° S 26° 14° O 17° 7° N 10° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C1°C86 mm 11– – 5.4
February 11°C2°C73 mm 10– – 5.8
March 15°C6°C65 mm 10– – 6.7
April 21°C10°C53 mm 9– – 7.7
May 28°C14°C36 mm 7– – 8.2
June 35°C20°C6 mm 1– – 7.4
July 39°C24°C1 mm 0– – 6.4
August 38°C24°C1 mm 0– – 6.5
September 33°C19°C5 mm 1– – 7.8
October 26°C14°C41 mm 6– – 8.3
November 17°C7°C56 mm 7– – 7.3
December 10°C3°C78 mm 10– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Şanlıurfa in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Şanlıurfa?

The best months are October, May, September.