In May

Best beaches in Europe in May

Where to go for a beach in Europe in May? These 125 beaches are in their season in May, ranked warmest sea first — so you can chase the warmth early or late in the year. Tap any for its water temperature and best months.

In May, the warmest sea among Europe's in-season beaches is ~29°C at Cirali Beach (Türkiye). 125 of the atlas's 511 beaches are in season in May.

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Writing about where the sea is still warm in May? Drop in the live table of Europe's warmest beaches in season in May — it stays current as the atlas grows, and all it asks is a credit link. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0.

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More live tables — every country, every month and Blue Flag — are in the widget gallery; the raw dataset is on About & data.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Europe in May?

Among beaches in season in May, the warmest sea is at Cirali Beach (Olympos, Antalya, Türkiye) — typically ~29°C at its peak.

Which countries are best for a beach holiday in May?

The deepest bench in May is in Greece (23 beaches in season), Spain (22 beaches in season) and Portugal (17 beaches in season).

How many European beaches are in season in May?

125 of the 511 beaches on the atlas count May among their best months.