Weather in Belek in May

How May compares

May is the 6th warmest month of the year in Belek. Within Turkey it is 1st of 18 (Turkey in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Belek is 8.8°C warmer by day and 6.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Belek peaks at 25.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.3°C or more. About 54% of days top 25°C and 1 in 9 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.8°C; one night in ten drops to 11.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 39.8°C (2020-05-18) and the coldest night 8.5°C (1993-05-03).

Rain in May

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 41 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2020 with 123 mm, the driest 1999 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 21.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.3°C to 21.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:48 and sets about 19:56 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 31%.

Is May a good time to visit Belek?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Belek on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm days, with occasional stronger heat

Belek in May suits travellers who want to spend much of the day outside but do not need constant heat. Days reach 25°C about 54% of the time, while 11% reach 30°C, so pack for warmth without assuming every afternoon will be hot. Lightweight clothes are sensible for daytime, with shade breaks when the midday heat builds. The cooler end of the night-time range matters too: the coldest nights fall to around 12°C or below. A jumper or light jacket gives you more flexibility after sunset than a suitcase packed only for summer heat.

Beach weather does not mean a warm sea

The main compromise in May is the water. The sea averages 21.1°C, with a year-to-year range of 20°C to 22°C, which puts it in bracing rather than reliably warm territory. If you are happy with a cool dip, that may be perfectly acceptable; if long, relaxed swims are the point of the holiday, May is less convincing. Sunshine averages about 9.7 hours a day, so there is plenty of scope for sitting out, but sunshine and sea warmth are different things. Pack swimwear alongside something dry to put on afterwards, and judge swimming comfort separately from the afternoon air temperature.

Mostly outdoor plans, with room for rain

Rain is a reason to keep plans flexible, not to rule May out. There are about 5 rainy days during the month, so a completely dry stay is not something to bank on. A light waterproof is useful, and it makes sense to leave outdoor plans movable rather than tying everything to a particular day. Around 14.0 hours of daylight gives you room to shift activities around the weather. May is among Belek's best-rated months alongside June and September, making it a sensible choice if you value warm afternoons and generous sunshine more than dependable sea-swimming comfort or guaranteed dry weather.