Side in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Side suits time on the shore combined with walks through the ancient town. Days average +24 °C and seasonal sea data gives +22 °C. For a beach-focused trip, the main compromise is water that may feel cooler than you prefer.
Weather in May
Compare the three parts of May below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +18 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +22 °C | +16 °C | +21 °C |
| 11–20 May | +25 °C | +18 °C | +22 °C |
| 21–31 May | +26 °C | +19 °C | +23 °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 +22 °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 Side.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 5 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 1 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 | +13 °C | +19 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +18 °C | +22 °C |
| June | +28 °C | +22 °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 Side 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
- On a dry day, the columns of the Temple of Apollo offer a short walk through ancient Side beside the sea.
- A walk can continue along the old streets towards the harbour, where two-storey houses stand near ancient remains. It need not become a full day of sightseeing.
- The indoor galleries of Side Museum, housed in Roman baths, are an option for rainy weather. Displays include statues, coins and finds from the ancient city. Part of the collection is outdoors.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.