Ankara weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Ankara: highs of 21°C (70°F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ankara, the largest city in Ankara. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Ankara?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Ankara.
Does it rain a lot in Ankara in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 51 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Ankara in May?
Days average 21°C (70°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Ankara weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 50 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 36 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (50°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 42 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (60°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm | 58% | fair |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | 53% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm | 37% | best |
| July | 30°C (87°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 13 mm | 21% | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 14 mm | 20% | best |
| September | 25°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 19 mm | 29% | best |
| October | 18°C (65°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 33 mm | 44% | best |
| November | 11°C (51°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 32 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 4°C (40°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ankara in May
Weather can differ a lot within Ankara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Çankaya | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Batikent | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm | best |
| Gölbaşı | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm | best |
| Polatlı | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Çubuk | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Şereflikoçhisar | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm | best |
| Beypazarı | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 53 mm | best |
| Etlik | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| İncirli | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Akyurt | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |
| Elmadağ | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm | best |