Monthly climate guide
Malatya weather in May
With highs near 24°C (75°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), May feels warm in Malatya. Rainfall averages about 44 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 7°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's wetter than a typical month in Malatya — roughly 43% more rain than average.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 7°C warmer.
- Malatya is usually about 4°C warmer than Adıyaman, 70 km away, in May.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
44 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
58%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Malatya weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | -5°C / 23°F | 54 mm | 78% | 73% |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | -2°C / 28°F | 45 mm | 73% | 65% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 1°C / 33°F | 44 mm | 67% | 63% |
| April | 19°C / 65°F | 5°C / 42°F | 43 mm | 61% | 58% |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 10°C / 50°F | 44 mm | 58% | 54% |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 15°C / 58°F | 13 mm | 45% | 25% |
| July | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 64°F | 2 mm | 34% | 10% |
| August | 36°C / 96°F | 18°C / 65°F | 2 mm | 34% | 12% |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm | 35% | 18% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 9°C / 49°F | 27 mm | 48% | 38% |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm | 62% | 47% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | -2°C / 28°F | 51 mm | 75% | 65% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Malatya?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Malatya →Other Turkey cities in May
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Malatya in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Malatya?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Malatya, with highs around 24°C and about 44 mm of rain.
How warm is Malatya in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Malatya in May?
Malatya typically gets around 44 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Malatya (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.