Alanya in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Alanya suits time beside the sea with walks to the harbour and castle. Days average +24 °C and seasonal sea data gives +21 °C. The compromise is warm air with water that may still feel cool.
Weather in May
Compare the three parts of May below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +20 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +23 °C | +18 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 May | +25 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 May | +26 °C | +21 °C | +22 °C |
Hot days in May
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in May
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +21 °C in May. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Alanya.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 5 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 9 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +20 °C | +16 °C | +18 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| June | +28 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Alanya compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- In dry weather, the castle peninsula offers historic walls and views of the city and sea. Its elevated setting makes this a more active walk than a stroll beside the harbour.
- The harbour offers a view of the Red Tower, an octagonal structure from the Seljuk period. It is an option for time by the water without climbing the whole castle peninsula.
- For a rainy day, Alanya Archaeological Museum offers indoor displays about seafaring, the castle and local history, including a bronze Heracles.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.