AI-generatedKaş at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 744 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Kaş
Kaş 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 17 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Kaş is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kaş
The best time to visit Kaş is from May 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 January with 163 mm.
Kaş through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kaş in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Kaş in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Kaş in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Kaş in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 37 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
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Your best months: June, September – October
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: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:0718:27
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:42 · evening 17:52–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:51 · evening 18:43–18:53
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 Kaş compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The sea cools from 26° to 24°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Sea | 26° | 24° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Kaş in October?
In October, Kaş is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:07 – 18:27
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %87 %
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 Kaş
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Kaş: score 98 against 93. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 24° |
| Sea | 24.9° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kaş month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January17° · Sea 18° · 4.5 h
In January, Kaş is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 163 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in January20February17° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In February, Kaş is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in February27March19° · Sea 17° · 7.0 h
In March, Kaş 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 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in March54April22° · Sea 18° · 8.3 h
In April, Kaş is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in April83May26° · Sea 20° · 9.7 h
In May, Kaş is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in May97June31° · Sea 24° · 11.3 h
In June, Kaş is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in June87July34° · Sea 27° · 11.6 h
In July, Kaş is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. On about 30 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 Kaş.
Kaş in July85August34° · Sea 28° · 10.8 h
In August, Kaş is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in August98September31° · Sea 27° · 9.6 h
In September, Kaş is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in September93October27° · Sea 25° · 7.6 h
In October, Kaş is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in October67November23° · Sea 22° · 5.8 h
In November, Kaş is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in November22December19° · Sea 20° · 4.2 h
In December, Kaş is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kaş.
Kaş in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kaş
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 82 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 16 | 17° | 10° | 18.1° | 4.5 h | 13 | 163 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 17° | 11° | 17.2° | 5.5 h | 11 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 19° | 13° | 17.2° | 7.0 h | 9 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 22° | 15° | 17.9° | 8.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| MayMay | 83 | 26° | 19° | 20.4° | 9.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 31° | 23° | 23.8° | 11.3 h | 6 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 34° | 26° | 27.1° | 11.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 34° | 27° | 28.4° | 10.8 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 31° | 24° | 27.3° | 9.6 h | 4 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 21° | 24.9° | 7.6 h | 6 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 23° | 16° | 22.2° | 5.8 h | 7 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 19° | 12° | 19.9° | 4.2 h | 13 | 160 |
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
Sea temperature in Kaş
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.9 – 25.8 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kaş ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From December to January 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 27.9 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 17.2° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.3° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.4° | 19.8° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.8° | 23.1° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.9° | 23.9° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.2° | 21.4° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.1° | 20.7° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kaş
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Kaş, 67 % 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 in Kaş: 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, Kaş has about 6 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kaş
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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 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 and clouds in Kaş
How breezy and how cloudy Kaş 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 Kaş typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Kaş: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 and humidity in Kaş
How often the day gets hot in Kaş (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, Kaş has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Kaş
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kaş 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.
Kaş has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 93
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,920 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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Kaş vs Kastellorizo
In October the holiday weather in Kaş and Kastellorizo is about equally good (score 93 vs 94). During the day it is about as warm in Kastellorizo as in Kaş. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kaş | Kastellorizo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Kaş
When is the best time to visit Kaş?
The best time to visit Kaş is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kaş?
The sea temperature in Kaş ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Kaş in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kaş?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Kaş?
Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is January with 163 mm. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaş get?
Kaş gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kaş in?
Kaş is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kaş?
A nonstop flight from London to Kaş takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kaş?
Kaş has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 86, summer holidays 86, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 19.