The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Alaçatı. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
May ranks 3 out of 12 months in Alaçatı. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
20°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
14.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 38
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Alaçatı is June (9.3/10), 0.5 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Turkey
🗣️LanguageTurkish
💶CurrencyLivre turque (₺)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 30%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Alaçatı ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TurkeyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
38.28°N · 26.37°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Alaçatı?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Alaçatı get in June?
Alaçatı averages 9.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Alaçatı?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Alaçatı in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Alaçatı good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Alaçatı scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.
When should you avoid Alaçatı?
January is the most difficult month to visit Alaçatı, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Alaçatı in May?
In May, the sea averages 20°C in Alaçatı: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Alaçatı in May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Alaçatı (high), with about 14.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.