Swimming in Turkey in may 2024 Sea temperature by city in may
Do you want to go to the beach in Turkey in may 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Turkey by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Turkey in may 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in Turkey in may in several coastal cities.
Alanya
Antalya
Bodrum
Istanbul
Izmir
Marmaris
Side
Belek
Çanakkale
Dalaman
Didim
Kemer
Sinop
Tekirdağ
Trabzon
Amasra
Anamur
Andifli
Bandırma
Boldağ
Where should you go swimming in Turkey in the month of may?
Swimming in Turkey in may is pleasant (in the best case scenario)
In may in Turkey swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
As for Alanya, Antalya, Side, Belek, Kemer and Anamur, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 70°F on average (min: 67°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Swimming in may in Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris, Çanakkale, Dalaman, Didim, Andifli and Boldağ is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.
Swimming in may in Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Amasra and Bandırma is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 55°F/max: 66°F).
Forget about swimming in Sinop in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 53°F (and only 65°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in Turkey in may: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in may
Alanya
May | |||
Average sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 67°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 70°F | ||
Precipitation | 1.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (5%) | ||
Cloud cover | 10% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Alanya in may
Antalya
May | |||
Average sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 67°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Precipitation | 2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (8%) | ||
Cloud cover | 13% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Antalya in may
Bodrum
May | |||
Average sea temperature | 67°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 64°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Precipitation | 1.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (5%) | ||
Cloud cover | 14% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Bodrum in may
Istanbul
May | |||
Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 55°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.6in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (14%) | ||
Cloud cover | 26% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Istanbul in may
Izmir
May | |||
Average sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 63°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 69°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (12%) | ||
Cloud cover | 18% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Izmir in may
List of coastal cities in Turkey
Alanya in may | pleasant swimming |
Antalya in may | pleasant swimming |
Bodrum in may | cool swimming |
Istanbul in may | cold swimming |
Izmir in may | cool swimming |
Marmaris in may | cool swimming |
Side in may | pleasant swimming |
Belek in may | pleasant swimming |
Çanakkale in may | cool swimming |
Dalaman in may | cool swimming |
Didim in may | cool swimming |
Kemer in may | pleasant swimming |
Sinop in may | freezing swimming |
Tekirdağ in may | cold swimming |
Trabzon in may | cold swimming |
Amasra in may | cold swimming |
Anamur in may | pleasant swimming |
Andifli in may | cool swimming |
Bandırma in may | cold swimming |
Boldağ in may | cool swimming |