Your May weather guide
WarmWeather in Lara Beach in May
May is a good fit for Lara Beach if you want warm days rather than reliable midsummer heat. Average highs reach about 25°C, but nights fall to around 14°C, so pack a layer for evenings. The catch is the sea: at roughly 21°C, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm. For a UK traveller, this suits time outdoors and relaxed beach days, provided you can accept some rain and cooler water.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya (Lara), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lara Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya (Lara).
- Average daytime high
- 24.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 30°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.2°C
- London averages 16.6°C in May
- Sea temperature
- 21.1°C
- year to year: 20°C to 22°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 9.4h
- 67% of 14.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 50 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 45%
- 10% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 41.0°C
- 2020-05-18
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.3°C
- 1995-05-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2900 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How May compares
May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Lara Beach. Within Turkey it is 4th of 18 (Turkey in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Lara Beach is 8.2°C warmer by day and 6.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in May
The typical May day in Lara Beach peaks at 24.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 10 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.3°C; one night in ten drops to 11.4°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 41.0°C (2020-05-18) and the coldest night 8.3°C (1995-05-08).
Rain in May
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 50 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 1993 with 156 mm, the driest 1999 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in May
The sea averages 21.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.2°C to 21.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:49 and sets about 19:58 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 33%.
Is May a good time to visit Lara Beach?
Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Lara Beach on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm enough for beach days, with cooler evenings
Light clothing makes sense during the day, but May is not consistently hot. Around 45% of days reach 25°C, while 10% reach 30°C, so there is scope for proper heat without it being the everyday expectation. Keep shade breaks in mind around midday on hotter days, and pack sun protection rather than judging the strength of the sunshine by how warm the air feels. Evenings need a different approach: a jumper or light jacket is sensible, especially if you plan to sit outside. The coldest 10% of nights drop to 11.4°C or below, making a suitcase of beachwear alone a poor choice.
Plenty of sunshine, but keep swimming plans flexible
About 9.4 hours of sunshine within 14 hours of daylight gives May plenty of scope for spending time outside. Rain is still a consideration, with about 6 rainy days, so leave room to move outdoor plans around rather than expecting uninterrupted dry weather. A light waterproof is a useful addition to your packing. Swimming is more a question of your tolerance for cool water: the sea averages 21.1°C, with a year-to-year range of 20°C to 22°C. If you enjoy a refreshing dip, that may suit you; if warm water is central to the holiday, May is a compromise. Warm air does not guarantee a comfortable long swim.
A little perspective
Lara Beach through the year
May is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 17.7°C | 4.7 | 217 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 13.6°C | 5.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.3 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 16.4°C | 7.2°C | 16.6°C | 6.5 | 110 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 | 72 | 8 | 7% |
| MaySelectedbest | 24.8°C | 14.3°C | 21.1°C | 9.4 | 50 | 6 | 45% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 34.3°C | 22.9°C | 27.8°C | 13.4 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 34.2°C | 23.3°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.3°C | 19.6°C | 27.7°C | 10.7 | 23 | 2 | 95% |
| October | 24.8°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 7.7 | 101 | 6 | 50% |
| November | 18.9°C | 10.3°C | 22.0°C | 6.0 | 135 | 8 | 5% |
| December | 14.1°C | 7.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.6 | 228 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Lara Beach in May FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lara Beach hot in May?
Lara Beach is warm in May: the average daytime high is 24.8°C and nights average 14.3°C. Roughly 1 in 2 May days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lara Beach in May?
The sea around Lara Beach averages 21.1°C in May, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 22°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lara Beach in May?
Lara Beach sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 50 mm of rain in a typical May. The wettest May between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (156 mm) and the driest was 1999 (3 mm).
How sunny is Lara Beach in May?
Lara Beach gets around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day in May out of 14.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lara Beach compare with the UK in May?
Lara Beach is on average 8.2°C warmer than London by day in May (24.8°C against 16.6°C).
What is the hottest May on record in Lara Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day in Lara Beach reached 41.0°C on 2020-05-18, and the coldest night dropped to 8.3°C on 1995-05-08.
How much warmer is Lara Beach than London in May?
Lara Beach has an average daytime high of 24.8°C, compared with 16.6°C in London, a difference of 8.2°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, though Lara Beach still calls for an evening layer.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 4 hours 24 minutes, putting Lara Beach within short-haul reach. May offers a clear increase in daytime warmth over London without requiring you to choose a month defined by intense heat.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Antalya (Antalya (Lara)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C