Sun, sea & sand

Belek weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

90

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – June, September – October

Air temperature26°CNight 15°
Sea temperature21.3°Crefreshing
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 14.1 h daylight
Rainy days4days / month31 mm

What is the weather like in Belek in May?

In May, Belek is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score519098
Day21°26°31°
Night11°15°20°
Sea18°21°25°
Sun9 h10 h12 h
Rain days742

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 7 min05:49 – 19:55
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
30 %on average
Hot days
4 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Istanbul

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %61 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %97 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • A jumper for the evenings

Belek in May: quick answers

Is Belek hot in May?

Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Belek average 26 °C and nights cool to about 15 °C. On about 4 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Belek in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Belek in May?

Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total.

Belek month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)