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Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey in May.

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Antalya Bodrum City Alanya Fethiye

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What to Expect in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast in May

The Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey is a region in Turkey. May in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Bodrum City at 22°C (72°F) and warm in Antalya at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Antalya and 18°C (64°F) in Bodrum City.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bodrum City with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Kemer with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Antalya sees close to 297 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Antalya)

January14°C (57°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April21°C (70°F) May25°C (77°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September31°C (88°F) October26°C (79°F) November20°C (68°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey?

Temperature range in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast (May)

Precipitation variation in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast (May)

Antalya

In May Antalya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
297 hours
330 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antalya →

Alanya

In May Alanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
287 hours
347 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Alanya →

Fethiye

In May Fethiye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
301 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Marmaris

In May Marmaris generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
284 hours
323 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Kas

In May Kas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
301 hours
343 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Antalya 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Bodrum City 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Alanya 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Fethiye 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Marmaris 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Kas 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

The Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey in May?

May in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey brings perfect weather. In Antalya, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey in May?

Daytime temperatures in Antalya peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey during May, with Antalya averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey. Typically, the climate in Antalya is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit the Turkish Riviera - Turquoise Coast, Turkey is in April and May with generally perfect weather in Antalya. In contrast, January, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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