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Datça weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Datça at a glance

Best time
Jun – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 34°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.9°
Sunshine a year
2,860 h
Rain a year
971 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
31 m

Climate in Datça

Datça has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Datça is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Datça

The best time to visit Datça is from June to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 245 mm.

Datça through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Datça in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Datça in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 31–34 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.7 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Datça in autumn

Sep – Nov

80

Excellent

  • 21–30 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Datça in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 15–17 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Feb – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Datça for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

91

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

07:1518:34

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 06:59–07:50 · evening 17:59–18:50
Blue hour
Morning 06:49–06:59 · evening 18:50–19:00

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 Datça compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°23°
Night-time low20°17°
Sea24°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Datça in October?

In October, Datça is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 65 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min07:15 – 18:34
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
25 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %90 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothes

Compare two months in Datça

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Datça: score 100 against 91. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Datça
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score91100better
Daytime high26°30°
Night-time low19°22°
Sea23.3°25.2°
Sunshine7.5 h9.3 hbetter
Rainy days52better
Rainfall65 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days5better17

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Datça month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January15° · Sea 18° · 4.8 h

In January, Datça is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 217 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in January
18February16° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h

In February, Datça is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 136 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in February
26March18° · Sea 17° · 6.7 h

In March, Datça is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in March
49April21° · Sea 18° · 8.2 h

In April, Datça is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in April
84May26° · Sea 20° · 9.3 h

In May, Datça is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in May
94June31° · Sea 22° · 10.6 h

In June, Datça is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in June
89July33° · Sea 24° · 10.8 h

In July, Datça is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in July
88August34° · Sea 26° · 10.6 h

In August, Datça is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. 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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in August
100September30° · Sea 25° · 9.3 h

In September, Datça is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in September
91October26° · Sea 23° · 7.5 h

In October, Datça is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 65 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in October
48November21° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h

In November, Datça is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in November
20December17° · Sea 20° · 4.5 h

In December, Datça is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 245 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Datça.

Datça in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Datça

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 93 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 26°Night 19°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1515°10°18.0°4.8 h14217
FebruaryFeb1816°10°17.1°5.5 h12136
MarchMar2618°11°17.0°6.7 h882
AprilApr4921°14°17.6°8.2 h542
MayMay8426°17°19.6°9.3 h314
JuneJun9431°22°22.2°10.6 h12
JulyJul8933°25°24.2°10.8 h00
AugustAug8834°25°25.9°10.6 h00
SeptemberSep10030°22°25.2°9.3 h218
OctoberOct9126°19°23.3°7.5 h565
NovemberNov4821°15°21.4°5.9 h10150
DecemberDec2017°12°19.5°4.5 h14245

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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Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Datça

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October23.3°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.3°8 in 10 years 22.3° – 24.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Datça ranges from 17.0 °C in March to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

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 25.1 and 26.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan18.0°17.1°18.8°fresh
FebruaryFeb17.1°16.3°17.8°fresh
MarchMar17.0°16.5°17.5°fresh
AprilApr17.6°17.0°18.2°fresh
MayMay19.6°18.8°20.1°fresh
JuneJun22.2°21.4°23.1°refreshing
JulyJul24.2°23.4°25.1°pleasant
AugustAug25.9°25.1°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep25.2°24.5°26.1°pleasant
OctoberOct23.3°22.3°24.2°pleasant
NovemberNov21.4°20.6°22.3°refreshing
DecemberDec19.5°18.8°20.4°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Datça

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,860 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.5 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Datça, 66 % 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
Rain

Rain in Datça: 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.

Per year
971 mm on 73 days
Wettest month
Dec · 245 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Datça has about 5 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Datça

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 60 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Datça

How breezy and how cloudy Datça 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.

Year average
31 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 34 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 27 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Datça typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
27 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 48 %
OctoberCloud cover 25 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Datça: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Datça

How often the day gets hot in Datça (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
98 days
Hottest month
Aug · 34 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 26 °C

In October, Datça has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Datça

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Datça 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.

Datça has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    42

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    88

    Excellent

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    91

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 50 min
Distance
2,750 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.

Good to know: Turkey

Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Language
Turkish
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+90
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Datça vs Symi

In October the holiday weather in Datça and Symi is about equally good (score 91 vs 93). During the day it is about as warm in Symi as in Datça. The sea in Symi is 1 °C warmer.

Datça vs Symi, in October
in OctoberDatçaSymi
Holiday weather score9193
Daytime high26°26°
Sea23°24°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days55
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OctoberDatça 26°Symi 26°
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In October, Datça ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 17DatçaThis page26°23°91
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Frequently asked questions about Datça

When is the best time to visit Datça?

The best time to visit Datça is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Datça?

The sea temperature in Datça ranges from 17.0 °C in March to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Datça in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Datça?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Datça?

Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 245 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Datça get?

Datça gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Datça in?

Datça is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Datça?

A nonstop flight from London to Datça takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,750 km.

Which school holidays are best for Datça?

Datça has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 86, summer holidays 88, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 18.