Didim at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,320 h
- Rain a year
- 760 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 69 m
Climate in Didim
Didim has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,320 hours of sunshine a year, Didim is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.1 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Didim in October?
In October, Didim is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Didim.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:18 – 18:35
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %67 %
- Seaweight 25 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %92 %
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
Sea temperature in Didim
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 22.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Didim ranges from 16.3 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to March 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 23.8 and 26.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.1° | 16.1° | 18.1° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.3° | 15.5° | 16.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.4° | 15.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.7° | 18.9° | 20.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.5° | 21.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 23.2° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.8° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 22.6° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.0° | 20.8° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.1° | 19.2° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.5° | 17.8° | 19.4° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Didim
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 8.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Didim, 73 % 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 Didim: 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, Didim has about 5 rainy days with 66 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 | 19 | 13° | 9° | 17.1° | 6.0 h | 12 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 14° | 9° | 16.3° | 6.9 h | 11 | 104 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 16° | 10° | 16.4° | 7.8 h | 8 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 19° | 13° | 17.2° | 8.8 h | 7 | 51 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 17° | 19.7° | 10.6 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 28° | 21° | 22.5° | 12.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 24° | 23.9° | 13.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 24° | 24.9° | 12.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 28° | 21° | 23.9° | 10.5 h | 2 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 23° | 17° | 22.0° | 8.2 h | 5 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 19° | 14° | 20.1° | 6.7 h | 9 | 116 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 15° | 10° | 18.5° | 5.6 h | 12 | 153 |
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)
37.38° N, 27.26° E · 69 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Didim
The best time to visit Didim is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 153 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Didim for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Didim month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January13° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In January, Didim is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in January23February14° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Didim is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in February30March16° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Didim is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in March36April19° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In April, Didim is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °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 51 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in April74May23° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In May, Didim is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in May95June28° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Didim is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in June98July31° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In July, Didim is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in July98August31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In August, Didim is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 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 Didim.
Didim in August100September28° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In September, Didim is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in September77October23° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In October, Didim is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in October36November19° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In November, Didim is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in November22December15° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In December, Didim is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Didim.
Didim in DecemberPlanning a trip to Didim
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 45 min
- Distance
- 2,670 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 Didim
When is the best time to visit Didim?
The best time to visit Didim is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Didim?
The sea temperature in Didim ranges from 16.3 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Didim in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Didim?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Didim?
The wettest month is December with 153 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Didim get?
Didim gets around 3,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Didim in?
Didim uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Didim?
A nonstop flight from London to Didim takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,670 km.
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