Fethiye · SpringMonth summary
Fethiye weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Fethiye in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Fethiye. June remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Fethiye in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Fethiye. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 45°F | 59°F | 42% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 46°F | 64°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 72°F | 22% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 79°F | 23% | 0.1in | 13.5h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 86°F | 11% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 95°F | 3% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 93°F | 7% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 68°F | 88°F | 12% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 61°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 64°F | 34% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Fethiye averages 79°F, 23% rainy days and 13.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Fethiye in May
Is May a good time to visit Fethiye?
May is an excellent time to visit Fethiye (score 8.9/10). With 79°F, 13.5h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Fethiye in May?
With 79°F and 13.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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