Friends discouraged me from going to Malaga in May. They threatened that it would be cold, you wouldn’t buy it, etc. I took a risk and I don’t regret it! Yes, the water is, on average, +19-20 degrees in total. Yes, it’s not hot, but it cools down quite well after walking or lying on the beach, when the air warms up to +27-29 degrees. However, I had a vacation for little money in a stunning place. If I had gone in June, for example, I would have paid a lot more for a vacation.
Weather reviews
We vacationed in Istanbul with my family in July. The air temperature was +28-32°C, it was quite well tolerated, there was no discomfort. It took literally a day to adapt after the flight. The coast of the Sea of Marmara warms up by an average of +24°C. Sunbathing and swimming are comfortable. Night time is accompanied by a decrease in the thermometer by 5-7 degrees, and shows a value of +23-26°C, and a breeze of 5-6 m/s is remarkably refreshing.
From Hurghada we went on excursions to Cairo, the pyramids in Giza, and the Egyptian Museum. The story is very interesting, the guide is Russian speaking, we had a great time. The weather was sunny every day +29-33°C, a Panama hat and sunglasses were mandatory accessories. The beach is of high quality, fine sand, the entry into the sea is smooth without stones, the water in May warms up enough for swimming +22°C in the first half of the month, and +25°C starting from the second.
I vacationed with my husband in Mallorca last May. We chose this particular month for our vacation because we bought cheap air tickets in advance. In May, Mallorca has a very pleasant climate, combining warm days and cool nights. During the day, temperatures range from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, and sometimes rise to 30 degrees (especially in the second half of the month). At night it is quite cool - 10-15 degrees Celsius. There is not much precipitation in May, but sometimes short-term rains can occur, especially at the beginning of the month. May in Mallorca is a period of relatively dry and sunny weather, making it a great time to relax and explore the island. In May, it is especially pleasant to relax on the beach, enjoying the comfortable temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea. I think that May is more suitable for those tourists who like a holiday in a more relaxed environment, since the island is not as crowded with vacationers as in the summer months.
I really liked it here in winter. Such a pleasant climate, even: not hot, but very warm. It is not windy or rainy, the heat is not sweltering. In general, no surprises or disasters. On the coldest day it was about +20 degrees, on the hottest it was about +27. The water in the ocean is, on average, +25. I would like to stay here forever, if not for one minus (even two): there are VERY, VERY many people and prices simply fly into space.
In general, I often go to Turkey on vacation. Typically in spring or autumn. You can’t shop there in winter; it was 17 degrees outside this year, give or take. BUT, no one has yet canceled Turkish shopping in February) There are such good sales here at this time that you can dress the whole family for the year ahead, save money, and also get tickets. Well, it’s great to walk here in this weather; the heat doesn’t bother you. In terms of temperature: approximately the same as our weather in late April-early May. Sometimes it rains.
When we were choosing a tour for the month of April, we were offered a holiday in Marsa Alam at a good price. And you know, we were not disappointed in our choice. It was warm 26°C - 30°C, the sun was shining well. In the evening it became fresher, I sometimes wore denim. The sea for swimming was a suitable 24°C. Winds blew periodically, which is not uncommon at this time of year. It’s quite a suitable month for a beach holiday; we sunbathed and swam to our hearts’ content.
Our trip to Kemer, Turkey fell on October 2023. We did not choose a rest period, because we had a vacation at the beginning of October. Our vacation lasted 12 days. The weather during the day was very comfortable with an average of +25+27 degrees. But in the evening the temperature dropped to 17 degrees, it was necessary to warm up. The weather was perfect for excursions. The temperature in the sea was about +25 degrees, it was ideal for swimming. To visit Kemer in Turkey again, I would definitely choose the beginning of October
My husband and I decided to celebrate the New Year in Sochi. We took the weekend and rushed. We rested in the second half of December. Sochi greeted us with not very sunny weather, but it was warm. The air temperature during the day was approximately 11-13 degrees. We found only a couple of sunny days at the beginning of our holiday. The sea temperature was about 10 degrees, but we swam in the warm pool. At night the air temperature dropped to about 5 degrees. On average, the temperature at night was 7-9 degrees. We went skiing, it was unforgettable. The weather during the last days of our holiday was warm, sunny and calm, which made us very happy.
Last year I flew to Egypt to Marsa Alam in April. I chose this place because I really wanted to go to the sea. In April, the weather here is excellent, warm, comfortable to swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach, but not too hot. It’s also warm at night, you can walk until late. There was no precipitation, the whole holiday was sunny. There are no problems with hotels at this time either, I arrived and checked in immediately. I recommend this city for a holiday.