SeasonMapKalkan weather in May
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May in Kalkan: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kalkan · #340 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kalkan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 68°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kalkan in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyKurban Bayrami, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kalkan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKalkan's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Kalkan in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Lycian Way walking season
15 Feb – 20 May · usuallyTrail seasonThe waymarked route from Fethiye to Antalya passes above the town, and the route's own advice is to walk it in spring or autumn because the Lycian summer is too hot for a long day. February is often the sunnier half of the spring window. Source ↗
- Holiday
Kurban Bayrami
27–30 MayRamadan & EidCrowdedBook earlyFour days off sends Turkish families to the coast and the villas above the harbour go early. The single road down into town takes twice as long and the beach clubs run at capacity. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kalkan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kalkan?
Kalkan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kalkan?
- May in Kalkan: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kalkan on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Kalkan in May?
- In May, Kalkan averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 19.2 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kalkan in May?
- Kalkan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.
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