Fethiye at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,380 h
- Rain a year
- 832 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Fethiye
Fethiye 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 3,380 hours of sunshine a year, Fethiye 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: June, September – October
What is the weather like in Fethiye in October?
In October, Fethiye is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:10 – 18:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %93 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Fethiye
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.4 – 25.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Fethiye ranges from 17.2 °C in March to 27.5 °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 26.9 and 28.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.3° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.3° | 16.4° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.5° | 17.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.1° | 19.6° | 20.6° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.0° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 24.7° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.4° | 23.4° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.1° | 21.1° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.1° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Fethiye
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 8.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Fethiye, 77 % 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 Fethiye: 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, Fethiye has about 5 rainy days with 62 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 | 26 | 14° | 6° | 18.3° | 6.5 h | 11 | 180 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 15° | 7° | 17.3° | 7.3 h | 9 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 17° | 8° | 17.2° | 8.2 h | 9 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 21° | 11° | 17.9° | 8.8 h | 8 | 62 |
| MayMay | 83 | 26° | 15° | 20.1° | 10.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 31° | 20° | 22.9° | 11.9 h | 4 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 35° | 24° | 25.9° | 12.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 34° | 24° | 27.5° | 12.0 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 31° | 20° | 26.6° | 10.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 26° | 16° | 24.4° | 8.7 h | 5 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 20° | 12° | 22.1° | 7.4 h | 6 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 16° | 8° | 19.9° | 6.3 h | 10 | 154 |
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)
36.64° N, 29.13° E · 9 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Fethiye
The best time to visit Fethiye is in June and from September to October. 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 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 180 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: September – October
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, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Fethiye month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January14° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In January, Fethiye is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 180 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in January28February15° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Fethiye is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in February31March17° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Fethiye is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in March47April21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Fethiye is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in April83May26° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In May, Fethiye is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in May96June31° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Fethiye is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in June81July35° · Sea 26° · 13 h
In July, Fethiye is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant 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. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in July83August34° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In August, Fethiye is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 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. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in August100September31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In September, Fethiye is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in September98October26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In October, Fethiye is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in October58November20° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Fethiye is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in November32December16° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Fethiye 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 10 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fethiye.
Fethiye in DecemberPlanning a trip to Fethiye
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,850 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 Fethiye
When is the best time to visit Fethiye?
The best time to visit Fethiye is in 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 Fethiye?
The sea temperature in Fethiye ranges from 17.2 °C in March to 27.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Fethiye in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Fethiye?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Fethiye?
The wettest month is January with 180 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fethiye get?
Fethiye gets around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Fethiye in?
Fethiye uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Fethiye?
A nonstop flight from London to Fethiye takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,850 km.
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