Monthly climate guide
Van weather in May
May in Van is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and night-time lows near 10°C (50°F). The month usually brings about 53 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 7°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Van is usually about 9°C cooler than Batman, 210 km away, in May.
- In Van, May is late spring.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Van — roughly 45% more rain than average.
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 7°C warmer.
Avg high
17°C
63°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
53 mm
some rain
Humidity
57%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Van weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | -10°C / 15°F | 49 mm | 78% | 77% |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | -6°C / 22°F | 38 mm | 72% | 79% |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | 0°C / 32°F | 58 mm | 65% | 80% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 5°C / 41°F | 64 mm | 61% | 68% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 53 mm | 57% | 60% |
| June | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 60°F | 15 mm | 44% | 37% |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 20°C / 67°F | 5 mm | 34% | 33% |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 4 mm | 31% | 30% |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 60°F | 11 mm | 36% | 37% |
| October | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 49 mm | 52% | 55% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 35°F | 40 mm | 63% | 68% |
| December | 2°C / 36°F | -6°C / 22°F | 52 mm | 73% | 74% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Van?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Van →Other Turkey cities in May
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Van weather in May. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/turkey/van/may
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/turkey/van/may">Van weather in May</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/turkey/van" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Van weather in May"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/turkey/van/may">Van weather in May</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Van in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Van?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Van, with highs around 17°C and about 53 mm of rain.
How warm is Van in May?
Average highs are about 17°C (63°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Van in May?
Van typically gets around 53 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Van (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.