AI-generatedDalaman at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,830 h
- Rain a year
- 832 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Dalaman
Dalaman has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year, Dalaman is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dalaman
The best time to visit Dalaman is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is January with 180 mm of precipitation.
Dalaman through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dalaman in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Dalaman in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Dalaman in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–32 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Dalaman in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:1118:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:55–07:46 · evening 17:55–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:55 · evening 18:46–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Dalaman compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Dalaman in October?
In October, Dalaman is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:11 – 18:30
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Dalaman
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Dalaman: score 93 against 88. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dalaman month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January16° · 4.5 h
In January, Dalaman is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 180 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in January75February17° · 5.2 h
In February, Dalaman is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in February82March19° · 6.7 h
In March, Dalaman is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in March87April23° · 7.8 h
In April, Dalaman is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in April93May27° · 9.3 h
In May, Dalaman is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in May63June32° · 10.9 h
In June, Dalaman is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in June50July35° · 11.3 h
In July, Dalaman is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in July50August35° · 10.6 h
In August, Dalaman is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in August64September32° · 9.4 h
In September, Dalaman is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in September88October28° · 7.4 h
In October, Dalaman is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in October84November22° · 5.6 h
In November, Dalaman is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in November70December18° · 4.1 h
In December, Dalaman is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dalaman.
Dalaman in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dalaman
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 60 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 16° | 6° | 4.5 h | 11 | 180 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 17° | 6° | 5.2 h | 9 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 19° | 7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 23° | 10° | 7.8 h | 8 | 62 |
| MayMay | 93 | 27° | 14° | 9.3 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 32° | 18° | 10.9 h | 4 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 21° | 11.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 35° | 22° | 10.6 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 32° | 18° | 9.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 28° | 14° | 7.4 h | 5 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 22° | 10° | 5.6 h | 6 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 18° | 7° | 4.1 h | 10 | 154 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Dalaman
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 7.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Dalaman, 65 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Dalaman: 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, Dalaman has about 5 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dalaman
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Dalaman
How breezy and how cloudy Dalaman is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dalaman typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Dalaman: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Dalaman
How often the day gets hot in Dalaman (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dalaman has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Dalaman
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Dalaman in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dalaman has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,820 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Dalaman vs Dalyan
In October the holiday weather in Dalaman and Dalyan is about equally good (score 88 vs 84). During the day it is about as warm in Dalyan as in Dalaman.
| in October | Dalaman | Dalyan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Dalaman
When is the best time to visit Dalaman?
The best time to visit Dalaman is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dalaman?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Dalaman?
The wettest month is January with 180 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dalaman get?
Dalaman gets around 2,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Dalaman in?
Dalaman is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dalaman?
A nonstop flight from London to Dalaman takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dalaman?
Dalaman has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 87, summer holidays 50, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 68.