Side weather in May (Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey)

Is May a good time to explore Side weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Side in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Side in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 289 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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.

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Side, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 289 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Turkey in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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