Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is May 2027 a good month to visit Kusadasi?
Lively — the typical May day in Kusadasi is busier than 62% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in May, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kusadasi's own year — not a headcount.
May 2027 is a shoulder month in Kusadasi: warm and showery, around 24°C / 76°F, Lively on 18 of 31 days — 13 days run Busy or Packed.
Yes. The typical May day in Kusadasi is Lively, and 13 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 24 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 27 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Wednesday 19 May. Hidirellez (the spring festival) falls on 5–6 May. Late May is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 51%, against 70% in early May. The crush is at the port road to Ephesus on a ship morning; the quiet is at Ephesus once the ships have sailed. The calmest day is Monday 10 May, the busiest Saturday 1 May.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Kusadasi, May ranks 6th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 1 May, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Mon 10 May at 47%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 5 of 31 days.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
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How busy is Kusadasi in May?
The busiest days are the 1st, 5th, 6th and 19th, and 9 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 9th–11th.
Ships call on 27 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,412 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 47% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Wednesdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, April is far calmer and June picks up.
The calmest days are the 10th, 21st and 28th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Sat 01 May Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday · Labour and Solidarity Day
Event on this day
1 May 2027A public holiday. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, so it does not lengthen the weekend, but it is the first weekend of the year when the sea is warm enough for most people.
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 1 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; France public holiday; Labour and Solidarity Day. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Apr (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 02 May Packed busier than 90% of days here · France school holidays · Easter Sunday (Orthodox churches)
Event on this day
Easter Sunday (Orthodox churches)
2 May 2027Easter Sunday in the Orthodox churches, 2 May 2027. Samos lies 16 km offshore with a daily ferry, so the weekend brings visitors across the water.
Record Kusadasi on Sun 2 May 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: France school holidays; BG public holiday; Easter Sunday. Nearest calmer day: Mon 3 May (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 03 May Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 3 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,916 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: UK public holiday; Poland public holiday; BG public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 04 May Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓2
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Tue 4 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,728 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 05 May Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Hidirellez (the spring festival)
Event on this day
Hidirellez (the spring festival)
5–6 May 2027A spring festival held on the night of 5 May into 6 May. People gather outdoors, light fires and make wishes. It is not a day off.
- Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 5 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,064 guests at double occupancy. Why: Hidirellez. Nearest calmer day: Tue 4 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 06 May Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday · Hidirellez (the spring festival)
Event on this day
Hidirellez (the spring festival)
5–6 May 2027A spring festival held on the night of 5 May into 6 May. People gather outdoors, light fires and make wishes. It is not a day off.
- Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 06:00–13:00
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 08:00–23:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 6 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,048 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–23:00. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; BG public holiday; Hidirellez. Nearest calmer day: Fri 7 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 07 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 09:00–19:00
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
Record Kusadasi on Fri 7 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,124 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 9 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 08 May Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 8 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,060 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday; United States public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 9 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 09 May Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 9 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 10 May Lively busier than 47% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Mon 10 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 11 May Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 11 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,798 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 12 May Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Star Flyer — guest capacity 170
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Record Kusadasi on Wed 12 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,298 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Tue 11 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 13 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 13 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 342 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 14 May Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- Seven Seas Splendor — guest capacity 754 07:00–16:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 14 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,328 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 13 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 15 May Lively busier than 61% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–19:00
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Kusadasi on Sat 15 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,168 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 16 May Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–17:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 16 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; France school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 17 May Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660
- Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 09:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 17 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,584 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Türkiye public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 16 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 18 May Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–17:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Tue 18 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,412 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; France school holidays; Türkiye public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 19 May Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays · Ataturk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day
Event on this day
Ataturk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day
19 May 2027A national holiday with youth and sports ceremonies. In 2027 it falls on the last day of the Kurban Bayrami holiday, so it does not add a day off on its own.
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–18:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–18:00
- Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Record Kusadasi on Wed 19 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,090 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday; Ataturk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day. Nearest calmer day: Tue 18 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 20 May Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 20 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,240 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 21 May Lively busier than 47% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Fri 21 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 22 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 22 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 23 May Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Kusadasi on Sun 23 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,615 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 24 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Mon 24 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; BG public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 25 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 25 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 26 May Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600
Record Kusadasi on Wed 26 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,798 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 25 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 27 May Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 27 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,602 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 28 May Lively busier than 47% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Fri 28 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 29 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 29 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 30 May Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓2
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–16:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 30 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,920 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 31 May Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓3 · UK public holiday
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 31 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,200 guests at double occupancy. Why: UK public holiday; United States public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-05-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of May is quietest in Kusadasi?
Late May is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 51%, against 70% in early May.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 9th–11th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
May weather in Kusadasi
Comfortably warm — around 24°C / 76°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 5 days. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Kusadasi in May
Based on: Türkiye's public holidays · school vacations across BG, France, Germany and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
