Belek at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,290 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Belek
Belek has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Belek is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Belek in October?
In October, Belek is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 64 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:02 – 18:21
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on average
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %99 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Belek
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.4 – 26.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Belek ranges from 17.1 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 17.2° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.1° | 16.4° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.1° | 16.5° | 17.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.3° | 17.6° | 18.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.3° | 20.7° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.0° | 24.3° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.4° | 21.4° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.2° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Belek
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Belek, 75 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Belek: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Belek has about 4 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 14° | 7° | 18.1° | 5.9 h | 11 | 179 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 15° | 7° | 17.1° | 6.8 h | 8 | 102 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 17° | 8° | 17.1° | 8.1 h | 7 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 21° | 11° | 18.3° | 8.5 h | 7 | 48 |
| MayMay | 90 | 26° | 15° | 21.3° | 10.3 h | 4 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 31° | 20° | 25.0° | 11.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 35° | 23° | 28.0° | 12.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 35° | 24° | 29.2° | 12.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 31° | 20° | 28.0° | 10.2 h | 2 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 26° | 16° | 25.3° | 8.5 h | 4 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 21° | 12° | 22.4° | 7.2 h | 7 | 99 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 16° | 8° | 19.9° | 5.7 h | 11 | 165 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
36.86° N, 31.07° E · 9 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Belek
The best time to visit Belek is from May to June and from September to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is January with 179 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Belek for you.
Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Belek month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January14° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Belek is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in January27February15° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Belek is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in February33March17° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Belek is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in March51April21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Belek is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in April90May26° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In May, Belek is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in May98June31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Belek is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in June79July35° · Sea 28° · 13 h
In July, Belek is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in July81August35° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, Belek is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in August98September31° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Belek is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in September98October26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Belek is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 64 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in October59November21° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Belek is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in November29December16° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Belek is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belek.
Belek in DecemberPlanning a trip to Belek
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Belek
When is the best time to visit Belek?
The best time to visit Belek is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Belek?
The sea temperature in Belek ranges from 17.1 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Belek in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Belek?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Belek?
The wettest month is January with 179 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Belek get?
Belek gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Belek in?
Belek uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Belek?
A nonstop flight from London to Belek takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,960 km.
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