Manavgat weather in May
In May, Manavgat sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 39 mm of rain across 6.4 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 25°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 66% of the time in May, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of May to 14 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Manavgat's 6th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Manavgat's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- 6.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 4:52 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 33%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Manavgat is town and district of the Antalya Province in Turkey.
- Density
- 43,475/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1329
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 25°C by the end.
A typical May day in Manavgat reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 4°C warmer than April and about 5°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 14 |
| 2 | 21 | 14 |
| 3 | 21 | 15 |
| 4 | 22 | 15 |
| 5 | 22 | 15 |
| 6 | 22 | 15 |
| 7 | 22 | 15 |
| 8 | 22 | 15 |
| 9 | 22 | 15 |
| 10 | 22 | 16 |
| 11 | 23 | 16 |
| 12 | 23 | 16 |
| 13 | 23 | 16 |
| 14 | 23 | 16 |
| 15 | 23 | 16 |
| 16 | 23 | 16 |
| 17 | 23 | 16 |
| 18 | 23 | 17 |
| 19 | 24 | 17 |
| 20 | 24 | 17 |
| 21 | 24 | 17 |
| 22 | 24 | 17 |
| 23 | 24 | 17 |
| 24 | 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 24 | 17 |
| 26 | 24 | 18 |
| 27 | 25 | 18 |
| 28 | 25 | 18 |
| 29 | 25 | 18 |
| 30 | 25 | 18 |
| 31 | 25 | 18 |
How May really feels in Manavgat
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Manavgat weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13° / 8° | 196 | 12.6 | 0.7 | 9.8 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 14° / 8° | 129 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 10.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 16° / 10° | 89 | 9.2 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 19° / 12° | 56 | 7.9 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.7 |
| May | 23° / 16° | 39 | 6.4 | 0 | 13.9 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 28° / 21° | 10 | 2.7 | 0 | 14.5 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 4 | 1.1 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 21 | 2.7 | 0 | 12.2 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 76 | 5.6 | 0 | 11 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 19° / 13° | 123 | 7.4 | 0.1 | 10 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 15° / 9° | 192 | 12 | 0.3 | 9.5 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 66% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 18%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 75 | 25 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 78 | 22 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 80 | 20 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 82 | 18 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 84 | 16 |
| 19 | 85 | 15 |
| 20 | 86 | 14 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 90 | 10 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 91 | 9 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Manavgat gets around 39 mm of rain over 6.4 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 25 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 24 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 13 | 23 |
| 14 | 22 |
| 15 | 21 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 19 |
| 19 | 18 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 14 |
| 28 | 14 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 13 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the comfortable band about 47% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 54 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable (%) | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 37 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 52 | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 49 | 45 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | 46 | 47 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | 44 | 48 | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | 41 | 49 | 10 | 0 |
| 7 | 39 | 50 | 11 | 0 |
| 8 | 37 | 50 | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | 35 | 51 | 14 | 0 |
| 10 | 33 | 51 | 16 | 0 |
| 11 | 31 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 12 | 30 | 51 | 19 | 0 |
| 13 | 28 | 51 | 21 | 0 |
| 14 | 26 | 51 | 23 | 0 |
| 15 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 0 |
| 16 | 23 | 51 | 26 | 0 |
| 17 | 22 | 50 | 28 | 0 |
| 18 | 20 | 50 | 30 | 0 |
| 19 | 19 | 49 | 31 | 1 |
| 20 | 18 | 49 | 33 | 1 |
| 21 | 17 | 48 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 16 | 48 | 35 | 1 |
| 23 | 15 | 47 | 37 | 1 |
| 24 | 14 | 46 | 38 | 2 |
| 25 | 13 | 45 | 40 | 2 |
| 26 | 12 | 44 | 41 | 2 |
| 27 | 12 | 43 | 42 | 3 |
| 28 | 11 | 42 | 44 | 4 |
| 29 | 10 | 40 | 45 | 4 |
| 30 | 10 | 38 | 47 | 5 |
| 31 | 9 | 37 | 48 | 6 |
Wind in May
Winds average 8 km/h in May, the calmest month.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of May to 14 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:07 AM to 4:42 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 7:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 5:07 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 13.5 | 5:06 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:05 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:03 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:02 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:00 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 4:59 | 6:42 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 4:58 | 6:43 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 4:57 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 4:56 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 4:55 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 4:54 | 6:47 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 4:53 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 4:52 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 4:51 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 4:50 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 4:49 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 14.1 | 4:49 | 6:53 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 4:48 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 4:47 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 4:47 | 6:55 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 4:46 | 6:56 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 4:45 | 6:57 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 4:45 | 6:57 |
| 27 | 14.2 | 4:44 | 6:58 |
| 28 | 14.3 | 4:44 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 14.3 | 4:43 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 14.3 | 4:43 | 7:00 |
| 31 | 14.3 | 4:42 | 7:01 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.95 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.22 kWh/m² to a high of 7.75 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 6.95 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Manavgat
None of Manavgat's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Manavgat's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Manavgat?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Manavgat for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Manavgat in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Manavgat sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 16°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Manavgat in May
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 5 to Dec 10 — about 7.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 22 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Cool |
UV index in Manavgat in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Manavgat peaks around August 11 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Manavgat in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Manavgat is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Manavgat?
Manavgat sits at 36.8°N, 31.4°E, 85 m above sea level, in Turkey. The nearest listed city is Serik, 33 km away.
Topography around Manavgat
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Manavgat.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Manavgat has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 73 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 867 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,856 m.
The land around Manavgat is covered by artificial surfaces (39%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, water (40%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (39%), water (32%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.
Turkey travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $18,599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 488
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Manavgat (36.7867°, 31.4409°, elevation 85 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).