Late spring · Weather & things to do
Selçuk in May
Selçuk warms up: highs climb to 82°F (28°C), from 71°F in April, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain.
At 96/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 58°F (15°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (33 mm) for the month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 34%.
Plan around May
May is one of Selçuk's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort holds steady from April (94 → 96/100).
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Selçuk in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ephesus Museum
Finds from Ephesus, including two statues of Artemis.
House of the Virgin Mary
Small stone chapel on Mount Koressos, a pilgrimage site for Christians and Muslims.
Şirince Artemis Restaurant & Wine House
Largest wine house in Şirince, in an old school with a terrace over the valley.
Why now May scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Selçuk Saturday Market
Large weekly market of Aegean produce, olives and cheeses.
Kybele Gastro
Well-reviewed Selçuk restaurant for Aegean and Turkish dishes.
Nearby in May
- Mykonos in May~117 mi · highs 67°F, 0.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Naxos in May~124 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santorini in May~150 mi · highs 69°F, 0.7 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Athens in May~198 mi · highs 77°F, 0.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~254 m to Selçuk's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Selçuk in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Selçuk?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route recommends.
How hot is Selçuk in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Selçuk in May?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.7 in (677 mm).
What should I pack for Selçuk in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Selçuk in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.