Antalya in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Antalya suits a mix of city walks and time on the shore, with days averaging +25 °C. Seasonal sea data gives +21 °C. June is worth comparing if warm water matters more than walking without strong heat.
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
- +25 °C
- Night-time air
- +19 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +23 °C | +17 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 May | +25 °C | +19 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 May | +26 °C | +20 °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 Antalya.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 4 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 | +15 °C | +18 °C |
| May | +25 °C | +19 °C | +21 °C |
| June | +29 °C | +23 °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 Antalya 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, Kaleiçi offers old streets, Hadrian’s Gate and the harbour. A walk here is an option for exploring historic Antalya between days by the sea.
- Karaalioğlu Park is an option for a walk with sea views. Its paths lead to viewing terraces above the coastal cliffs.
- For a rainy day, the Atatürk House Museum offers an indoor visit focused on his time in Antalya.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.