SeasonMapSide weather in May
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May in Side: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Side · #409 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 70°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side 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.
BusyCoach hours at the ruins, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Side'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 weatherSide's best weather comes in July, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Side in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Coach hours at the ruins
15 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedCoaches from Antalya and Alanya unload at the temple gates late morning and the pedestrian street through the old town is impassable until mid-afternoon.
- Nature
Loggerhead nesting
15 May – 30 Sep · usuallyTurtle nestingClosuresLoggerheads come ashore on the sand either side of the promontory through the summer and the marked nests are roped off. Beach furniture and lights are restricted where they are. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Side — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Side?
Side in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Side?
- May in Side: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in May?
- In May, Side averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 23.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in May?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — May
Within 300 km: Kaş's Loggerhead nesting at Patara on 1 May – 30 Sep, and Paphos' Kataklysmos on 29 May – 1 Jun.