Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Samsun with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Samsun in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Samsun with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 24°C, with nights close to 13°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Samsun will be around 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Samsun is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Samsun. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Samsun in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
22°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
63 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Samsun?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Samsun. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Samsun in May
With 38°C, Samsun hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Samsun
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Samsun, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Samsun
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Samsun, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Samsun.
Daily UV Index in May in Samsun
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Samsun, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Samsun Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Samsun, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Samsun Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Samsun, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Samsun
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Average Weather in Samsun by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Samsun. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
