Side Climate by Month
Side has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. The summers in Side are dry and in winter it can rain a lot. The average sea temperature ranges between 17°C in winter and 27°C in summer. Most tourists visit Side in July and August, we would avoid these months since it becomes extremely busy.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Side is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 8°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Side has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1005 mm of rainfall per year. Side can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 205 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 4 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Side can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Side ranges from 17°C in February to 29°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
The best time of year to visit Side in Turkey
During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 205 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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