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May is a wet month in Gerede

Climate Overview

Gerede, Turkey in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 18 days this month, totalling around 120 mm. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 15°C (59°F) at the start to 17°C (63°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 10.2h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 15th, averaging 17.8°C (64°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 4 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
15°C / 4°C
Rain
18 days · 120 mm
Sunshine
11.1h / day
Humidity
79% — Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
NW (324°)
Gusts
34 km/h
Daylight
14.5 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
2.9
UV Index
6.4 — High
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Frost Days
1 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:36
Daylight 14.4h
Sunset 20:02

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
2°C / -6°C
Feels Like
-2°C / -10°C
Rain
14days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
6.2h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
2.3 Moderate
Snow Days
15days
February
Poor
Temp
4°C / -5°C
Feels Like
0°C / -8°C
Rain
12days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
3.2 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
March
Poor
Temp
8°C / -3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -6°C
Rain
16days (91 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.8 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
April
Poor
Temp
13°C / 1°C
Feels Like
11°C / -1°C
Rain
14days (82 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6 High
Snow Days
4days
May
Wet
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
15°C / 4°C
Rain
18days (120 mm) Wet
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
6.4 High
June
Good
Temp
20°C / 10°C
Feels Like
20°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
12.6h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
July best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 12°C
Feels Like
23°C / 12°C
Rain
7days (40 mm) Good
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 13°C
Feels Like
25°C / 13°C
Rain
6days (32 mm) Good
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
7.2 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 9°C
Feels Like
20°C / 8°C
Rain
8days (41 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.7 High
October
Fair
Temp
15°C / 5°C
Feels Like
13°C / 3°C
Rain
9days (51 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
3.9 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
7°C / -3°C
Rain
9days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
December
Poor
Temp
5°C / -3°C
Feels Like
1°C / -6°C
Rain
13days (73 mm) Wet
Sun
6.1h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
11days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 2°C / -6°C -2°C / -10°C 14days (80 mm) Wet 6.2h Fair 83% Humid 2.3 Moderate Poor View Details
February 4°C / -5°C 0°C / -8°C 12days (65 mm) Wet 7.7h Good 81% Humid 3.2 Moderate Poor View Details
March 8°C / -3°C 4°C / -6°C 16days (91 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 78% Humid 4.8 Moderate Poor View Details
April 13°C / 1°C 11°C / -1°C 14days (82 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 76% Humid 6 High Poor View Details
May 16°C / 5°C 15°C / 4°C 18days (120 mm) Wet 11.1h Excellent 79% Humid 6.4 High Wet View Details
June 20°C / 10°C 20°C / 9°C 16days (96 mm) Wet 12.6h Excellent 79% Humid 7.5 Very High Good View Details
July best 23°C / 12°C 23°C / 12°C 7days (40 mm) Good 13.3h Excellent 74% Muggy 7.6 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 25°C / 13°C 25°C / 13°C 6days (32 mm) Good 12.3h Excellent 70% Muggy 7.2 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 21°C / 9°C 20°C / 8°C 8days (41 mm) Wet 10.6h Excellent 72% Muggy 5.7 High Excellent View Details
October 15°C / 5°C 13°C / 3°C 9days (51 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 76% Humid 3.9 Moderate Fair View Details
November 10°C / 1°C 7°C / -3°C 9days (60 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 77% Humid 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
December 5°C / -3°C 1°C / -6°C 13days (73 mm) Wet 6.1h Fair 84% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Gerede, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and around 18 rainy days. Gerede, Turkey in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls o
Gerede typically sees around 18 rainy days in May with 120 mm (4.7 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Gerede during May are cold, averaging 5°C (42°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 5°C (42°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Gerede. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Gerede during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Gerede gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Gerede during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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