May Weather in Alanya, Turkey - 2025

Alanya is located on the southern coast of Turkey and offers a unique blend of culture and history. This seaside town sits in the center of the Turkish Rivera and is popular among tourists for its scenic beauty and beautiful weather. You can enjoy the festivity of the city even in winters and engage in multiple outdoor activities as there are plenty of sights worth visiting in the area. If you're looking forward to a laid-back and peaceful winter time, Alanya is just the place for you. 

Weather May 2025 in Alanya Turkey:

Generally, May in Alanya will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 5 rainy days, with on average 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain during the month of May.
Very comfortable (not humid) with nice temperatures
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May weather in Alanya Turkey

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Alanya, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Alanya will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 62°F / 17°C.

Alanya has some rainy days in May. You can expect around 5 rainy days, with on average 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for May 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

May weather in Alanya Turkey in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Alanya, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Alanya in May

Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 82°F / 28°C during the day and an average of 62°F / 17°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 95°F / 35°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 51°F / 11°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 91°F / 33°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Alanya during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Alanya during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 107°F / 42°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 102°F / 39°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Alanya each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Alanya during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Alanya during the year.

- Can you expect rain in May in Alanya?

Generally, you can expect about 5 rain days in May, with on average 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, August is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 1 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 5 inches / 127 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is a lot less than April, which sees around 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain. And more than June, which sees around 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain

Rain days for Alanya during the year.
Rain days for Alanya during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, August is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 1 day. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 9 and 10 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 6 and 7 days of rain. And slightly more than June, which sees around 3 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Alanya for May

You can expect in May, the water temperature for Alanya to be between 75°F / 24°C and 66°F / 19°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 86°F / 30°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 62°F / 17°C and 64°F / 18°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature slightly higher than April, with a water temperature of an average of between 66°F / 19°C and 68°F / 20°C. And slightly less than the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C.

Water temperature for Alanya during the year.
Water temperature for Alanya during the year.

- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Alanya

Generally, you can expect around 15 sunny days in May and around 14 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, September is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 19 and 20 sunny days. February and April And are the months with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 11 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than April, with around 11 sunny days. And almost equal to June, with around 16 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Alanya
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Alanya

We have looked at the sunny days in Alanya. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 9 cloudy days. July and August And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 3 and 4 cloudy days. And almost equal to June, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in May in Alanya?

Generally, May in Alanya will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Alanya to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And slightly less than June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Alanya
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Alanya

What to do in Alanya Turkey in May

Alanya is a beautiful city with numerous sightseeing destinations. Here is a list of some of the best places you can visit during winter:

  • Alanya Castle: This outstanding landmark dates back to the 13th century and has a unique, prodigious structure which looks down upon the city. Today, it is an open museum for visitors who are interested in learning about the historic relevance of the area. It is well-preserved to date.
  • Red Tower: In the Turkish language, this tower is referred to as the "Kizil Kule". This stunning structure is located on the harbor. From here, you can witness the marvelous views of the castle walls and the Mediterranean Sea. You can either walk up the tower or simply admire the views from below.
  • Kleopatra Beach: This beautiful sandy beach of Alanya is the most popular one among tourists for its cleanliness and accessibility. Even though you can't indulge in water-based activities in winter, the stunning views, multiple amenities, and the refreshing sea breeze make it all worth it at the end of the day.
  • Alanya City Center: The best place to learn about the culture and whereabouts of the people of Alanya. Here you get to interact with the locals and understand their way of life. Get a chance to visit the famous Cuma Bazaar (Farmer's Market) which is held every Friday. 
  • Alanya Archeological Museum: The Museum was inaugurated in 1967 and has two different sections highlighting the archeological and ethnographic artifacts. It is well-maintained and encourages visitors to dig deep into the fascinating history of Alanya.

Is it humid in Alanya Turkey in May?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Alanya Turkey in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Alanya, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Alanya during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Alanya will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Alanya
Humidity level for Alanya

Is May a good time to go to Alanya Turkey?

Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Alanya is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Alanya in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 62°F / 17°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 15 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 5 rainy days, with on average 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain during May. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Alanya Turkey for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Alanya Turkey in May?

In Alanya, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 5 rainy days, with on average 0.7 inches / 18 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Alanya Turkey, there are, on average 15 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is May the rainiest month in Alanya Turkey?

May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Alanya, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 9 days with rain. August is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 5 inches / 127 mm of rain. August is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 1 mm of rain.

Is May the most sunniest month in Alanya Turkey?

May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Alanya, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

September is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 15 sunny days, and 14 partly suny days. February and April are the months with the lowest number of sunny days.

July and August are months with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July and August are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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