Sun, sea & sand

Marmaris weather in May

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

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Holiday weather in May

Good

Best time to visit: June – October

Air temperature23°CNight 17°
Sea temperature20.0°Crefreshing
Sunshine11hrs / dayof 14.1 h daylight
Rainy days5days / month30 mm

What is the weather like in Marmaris in May?

In May, Marmaris is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Marmaris.

May compared

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

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score377595
Day19°23°28°
Night13°17°22°
Sea18°20°23°
Sun9 h11 h12 h
Rain days853

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 7 min06:00 – 20:06
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or more
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
30 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Istanbul

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
  • Seaweight 25 %43 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %91 %

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

Marmaris in May: quick answers

Is Marmaris hot in May?

Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Marmaris average 23 °C and nights cool to about 17 °C.

Can you swim in Marmaris in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

Does it rain much in Marmaris in May?

Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm.

Marmaris 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)