Antalya events & things to do in May 2027
Start with Düden Lower Waterfalls, Perge, plus Hidirlik Tower. May in Antalya averages 28°C / 82°F highs, 17°C / 62°F nights, and about 10 rainy days.
Expect 28°C/82°F days and about 10 rainy ones in May. Start with these:
- Düden Lower Waterfalls★ 4.7 · 32.0k reviewsThe Düden River drops 40m straight into the Mediterranean from the cliffs on Lara Caddesi.
- Perge★ 4.7 · 8.1k reviewsAncient city at Perge Yolu in Aksu, east of central Antalya.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Antalya in May 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
82°F / 62°F
28°C / 16.7°C
RainPrecipitation
10d
1.7in · 42mm
LightDaylight
13.7h
Sea
72.9°F
22.7°C
May brings beach weather and Hidirellez on 5/6 May near Hidirlik Tower; book Lara hotels before late-month demand rises.
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- May 1Labour and Solidarity DayPublic holiday
- May 16Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Public holiday
- May 19Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayPublic holiday
About Antalya
City overview
Antalya is the Turkish Riviera city where Kaleici's Roman harbour faces the Mediterranean and the Taurus Mountains close the inland horizon. Hadrian's Gate, Konyaalti Beach, Lara's resort strip, and the Aksu road to Perge make the city work as both a beach base and an archaeological hub.
Food & drink
Antalya eating is built around piyaz with tahini, sis kofte, gozleme, seafood by the old harbour, and citrus from the coastal plain; Piyazci Sami and the Kaleiçi meyhanes are useful anchors. Prices sit below Istanbul resort-district levels outside Lara hotels, while Lara Caddesi and Kaleiçi charge more for sea views. The regional fact to know is that Antalya piyaz uses tahini and beans, unlike the lighter onion-parsley piyaz served in much of Turkey.
Top sights
Ranked for May suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Hidirlik Tower
- 2Roman Harbour Piers
- 3Düden Upper Waterfalls
- 4Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque)
- 5Aspendos Theatre
- 6Antalya Museum
- 7Tünektepe Cable Car
1Hidirlik Tower
4.6★ · 6,136outdoorOpen dailyRoman tower with a square base and circular upper storey, built in the 2nd century AD near the harbour cliffs. The site is tied locally to Hidirellez on 5/6 May, the spring festival named in the tower listing.
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2Roman Harbour Piers
4.6★ · 300outdoorThe old harbour below Kaleiçi is the cove Attalos II's fleet used after the city grew around Attaleia. The piers below Hidirlik Tower have the clearest sunset view back to the old walls.
3Düden Upper Waterfalls
4.5★ · 254outdoorOpen dailyKarst-fed waterfalls north of the centre where the Düden River emerges from tunnels and falls about 20m. The upper falls work better as a half-day nature stop than the cliff-edge lower falls.
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- 4Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque)
- 5Aspendos Theatre
- 6Antalya Museum
Neighborhoods
1Kaleiçi (Old Town)
Narrow Ottoman lanes inside the old walls, with Hadrian's Gate, Hidirlik Tower, Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque, and the Roman harbour all within a 15-minute walk. Guesthouses and meyhanes cluster around Hesapci Sokak and Karanlik Sokak.
2Konyaalti
West of the centre, Konyaalti runs along a 10km pebble beach below the cliffs. Antalya Museum, the Aquarium on Dumlupinar Bulvari, and the Tünektepe road make it the practical beach-and-museum base.
3Lara and Kundu
The east-side resort belt starts around Lara Caddesi and stretches toward Kundu and Aksu. Lower Duden Falls, Sandland, TerraCity, and the long sandy hotel strip sit along the same airport-side axis.
Day trips
17km / 30min by AntRay T1 to Aksu plus a short taxi
Perge
Colonnaded Roman city with stadium, theatre, baths, and agora east of Antalya. It is a half-day trip and the easiest ancient site to pair with the Antalya Museum collection.
45km / 45min by car from Kaleici
Aspendos
Roman theatre and aqueduct near Serik. Combine it with Perge by car or tour because public transport involves extra transfers.
35km / 45min by car into the Taurus Mountains
Termessos
Mountain-top ancient city above forested slopes, with a theatre facing the peaks. Treat it as a full half-day because the ruins require uphill walking.
Getting around
AntRay Line T1 links Antalya Airport Terminal 1, Ismetpasa for Kaleici, Otogar, Aksu, and Expo; Line T2 is the heritage tram along the coast, and Line T3 reaches Kepez and the museum. Use Antalyakart or contactless bank cards for tram and bus rides, and use bus KL08 for the west beach to Duden Falls route.
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Common questions about Antalya in May
- What to pack for Antalya in May
Pack for May's weather, not a generic Antalya checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 28°C / 82°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 17°C / 62°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 10 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Antalya
- 4 days covers the main Antalya highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Antalya worth visiting in May
- Yes. May in Antalya averages 28°C / 82°F highs, 17°C / 62°F nights, and about 10 rainy days.
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