Swimming in Turkey in may 2025 Sea temperature by city in may

In may in Turkey swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Alanya, Antalya, Side, Belek, Kemer, Anamur, Cirali, Karataş, Mersin, Silifke and Manavgat, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 70°F on average (min: 67°F/max: 75°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in may in Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris, Çanakkale, Dalaman, Didim, Andifli, Boldağ, Cesme, Ephesus, İztuzu Beach, Kumluca, Kuşadası, Mavikent, Ölüdeniz, Ovabükü, Patara, Troya (Ancient City of Troy), Foça, Seferihisar and Urla is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in may in Istanbul, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Amasra, Bandırma, Hopa, Igneada, Marmara, Şarköy, Ünye, Akcakoca, Ayancik, Bafra, Bueyuekcekmece, Bulancak, Fatsa, Gebze, Giresun, Mudanya, Ordu, Rize, Sile, Terme, Tirebolu, Yalova and Zonguldak is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 55°F/max: 66°F).

Forget about swimming in Sinop, Gerze and İnebolu in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 53°F (and only 65°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!