The end of spring is a great time to relax in a Turkish resort. We tell you what the weather is in Antalya in May. Find out if it is comfortable to swim, if you can get burned, and how tourists are advised to dress.
Air temperature and precipitation
According to tourist reviews for 2020, May in Antalya is another summer month. It is warm on the Mediterranean coast, the sun shines all day long, but there is no exhausting heat like in July and August. There are 2-3 rainy days per month, during which only 20 mm of precipitation falls.
It is pleasant to spend time on the beach from morning to evening. The sun's rays are very active, you can't do without a cream with good protection! When in May in Antalya it gets a little colder up to +20 ... + 23 ° С, instead of a beach holiday, holidaymakers go shopping and go on excursions.
Find out when to relax in Antalya.
Alexandra: "Antalya greeted us with heat at + 29 ° C! True, then everything returned to normal, but it was still hot. Tourists are already swimming in the sea, and we did not lag behind. We went on excursions, rode in a water park and on attractions. Time flew by quickly, and, returning to rainy Voronezh, we again wanted to Antalya. "
Anna: "A very good impression. The sea is gentle, at least + 23 ° C. It's already hot outside, sometimes under + 30 ° C, but it's still green, while filled with moisture. It rained a couple of times. At first, it rained heavily all day. it stopped only in the evening. Another time it ended very quickly, a warm sun came out, and everything dried up. "
Air temperature table in May, day and night:
| When | t in the afternoon | t at night |
| Early may | + 24 ° C | + 17 ° C |
| Mid may | + 26 ° C | + 18 ° C |
| The end of May | + 28 ° C | + 21 ° C |
Water temperature
In early May, the sea water in Antalya is cold, but by the end of the month there are more people who want to swim. In spring, there are few tourists, so the beaches are cleaner, there are no queues, and the staff work faster. For a comfortable stay with kids, we advise you to choose a hotel with a heated pool. If the sea seems cold, there will always be where to swim!
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Yuri: "The weather is sunny, there is no wind. They left the beach in the morning, and returned almost at sunset. The sea is gorgeous, the children did not leave the water for hours. There is a lot of entertainment on the beach. The rest was great."
Alexey Timokhin: "The water for swimming in the sea has just started to warm up, standard + 21 ° C. However, you just have to get used to it, then the water will seem warm, like baked milk."
Tour prices
How to dress
Bring a swimsuit or swimming trunks, sun hat, sunglasses, shorts, T-shirts and short-sleeved shirts for beach activities and walks in the resort. In the evening by the sea, it is comfortable in jeans, a light sweater or fleece. It rarely rains, but an umbrella can come in handy!
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Is it worth going
May in Antalya is the golden mean for a memorable holiday in Turkey! It is warm, sunny, you can swim, and tours are not as expensive as in summer. While there is no extreme heat and stuffiness, it is pleasant to relax by the sea with small children and elderly people.
At the end of spring, Antalya hosts a grandiose Flower Festival. A paradise for lovers of strawberries and cherries is coming, a great time for sightseeing tourism, hiking, paragliding, rafting, diving and boat trips.
The cost of vouchers to Antalya increases markedly only on May holidays. If you want to save money, plan a vacation after May 10th.
