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Side weather in May (Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey)

What can you expect from the weather in Side during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Side the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Side in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

With around 289 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Side. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Side climate page with graphs.

 

Side, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 289 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in May

Find out more about the weather in Turkey in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Side in May?

For visitors traveling to Side, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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