Turkey (Side) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonTurkey · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 31° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 18° |
MINMIN | 8° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 9° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 10 | 12h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 12d233mm | 8d115mm | 7d88mm | 4d41mm | 3d41mm | 2d10mm | 0d3mm | 0d2mm | 2d30mm | 5d81mm | 6d104mm | 11d219mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Turkey (Side): only 3 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 22°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 41 mm of rain over 3 days. The sea is 21°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Turkey (Side) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Turkey (Side)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Turkey (Side) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Side) in May?
- In May, Turkey (Side) sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Side) in May?
- In May, Turkey (Side) receives an average of 41 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Side) get in May?
- Turkey (Side) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Side) in May?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Side) in May averages 21°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
