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Weather in May in Mediterranean Region Turkey

Planning a getaway to Mediterranean Region Turkey this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Mediterranean Region Turkey in May?

Mediterranean Region Turkey is a region in Turkey. May in Mediterranean Region Turkey generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Egirdir at 21°C to warm in Adana at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Adana and 10°C in Egirdir.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kocaslı with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Hisarcandir with 95 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 297 hours of sunshine in Antalya. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Mediterranean Region Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mediterranean Region Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Mediterranean Region Turkey climate page.

Where to go in Mediterranean Region Turkey in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean Region Turkey on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Mediterranean Region Turkey?

Antalya

In May Antalya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Antalya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
<<  
21°C 
12°C 
235 hours 
80 mm 
7 days 
25°C 
16°C 
297 hours 
58 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
20°C 
330 hours 
13 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Antalya

Alanya

In May Alanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Alanya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
12°C 
218 hours 
71 mm 
8 days 
23°C 
16°C 
287 hours 
52 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
20°C 
347 hours 
25 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Alanya

Side

In May Side generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Side
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
13°C 
220 hours 
59 mm 
7 days 
25°C 
17°C 
289 hours 
40 mm 
5 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
21°C 
300 hours 
9.6 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Side

Kas

In May Kas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
12°C 
238 hours 
44 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
16°C 
301 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
27°C 
20°C 
343 hours 
9.5 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Kas

Kemer

In May Kemer generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kemer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
235 hours 
75 mm 
7 days 
23°C 
17°C 
297 hours 
62 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
21°C 
330 hours 
19 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kemer

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Is May the best time to visit Mediterranean Region Turkey?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Mediterranean Region Turkey. Typically, the climate in Antalya is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Antalya. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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