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Warmest sea temperature in Turkey in May

Where the sea is warmest across Turkey during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Ölüdeniz (Turkish Riviera, Turkey) tops the list at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Ölüdeniz
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  2. 2
    Kaputaş
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  3. 3
    Konyaaltı
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  4. 4
    Cleopatra Beach
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  5. 5
    Iztuzu
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  6. 6
    Çıralı
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  7. 7
    Butterfly Valley
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  8. 8
    Altınkum
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  9. 9
    Akyaka Beach
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  10. 10
    Iztuzu
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  11. 11
    Çeşme Ilıca
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  12. 12
    Cirali Beach
    Antalya · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average
  13. 13
    Ladies Beach Kusadasi
    Aegean Coast · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    May average

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Turkey in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Turkey in May?
Ölüdeniz in Turkey has the warmest sea in Turkey in May, averaging about 20.0 °C. Kaputaş (20.0 °C) and Konyaaltı follow close behind.
How many beaches in Turkey are warm enough to swim in May?
None of the top 13 ranked beaches in Turkey reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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