Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in May
What May is really like in Antalya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Antalya. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm days, swimmable sea by late May and resorts open without peak crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Antalya: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with April (22°C (72°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Spring (March–May). Green countryside and snow on the Taurus peaks, comfortable for sightseeing; the sea warms up enough to swim by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Antalya, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Muratpaşa city centre
Upper Düden Waterfall
Go on a weekday morning; weekends bring picnicking crowds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Beach · Konyaaltı
Konyaaltı Beach
A 7 km sweep of pebble beach west of the centre, backed by a beach park with cafés, playgrounds and cycle lanes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
Beach · Lara
Lara Beach
Use the public beach sections near the start of the strip if you are not staying in a Lara hotel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Kaleiçi
Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower
A clifftop park on the southern edge of Kaleiçi with lawns, tea gardens and sea views across the bay to the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Antalya.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Antalya?
One of the best months to visit Antalya. The other best months are June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Antalya?
It is one of the best months to visit Antalya. One of the best months: warm days, swimmable sea by late May and resorts open without peak crowds.
+How warm is Antalya in May?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in May?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.