AI-generatedÖlüdeniz at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 832 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 353 m
Climate in Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Ölüdeniz is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0918:29
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 06:53–07:44 · evening 17:54–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:43–06:53 · evening 18:45–18:55
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.
What is the weather like in Ölüdeniz in October?
In October, Ölüdeniz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 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 Ölüdeniz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:09 – 18:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %72 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Ölüdeniz
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.5 – 25.4 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ölüdeniz ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 28.0 °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 October 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 27.3 and 28.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.1° | 17.2° | 19.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.3° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.9° | 17.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.3° | 19.7° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.4° | 22.5° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.6° | 25.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.5° | 23.5° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.1° | 21.1° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.8° | 18.9° | 20.6° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ölüdeniz
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 Ölüdeniz, 65 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Ölüdeniz
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 11).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Ölüdeniz: 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, Ölüdeniz has about 5 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ölüdeniz
How breezy and how cloudy Ölüdeniz 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 Ölüdeniz typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 25 % of the sky over Ölüdeniz: 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 Ölüdeniz
How often the day gets hot in Ölüdeniz (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, Ölüdeniz has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ölüdeniz
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (21°). 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.
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 | 18 | 12° | 3° | 18.1° | 4.4 h | 11 | 180 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 13° | 3° | 17.2° | 5.2 h | 9 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 15° | 5° | 17.2° | 6.8 h | 9 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 19° | 8° | 17.9° | 8.1 h | 8 | 62 |
| MayMay | 75 | 24° | 12° | 20.3° | 9.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 29° | 17° | 23.4° | 11.3 h | 4 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 33° | 20° | 26.6° | 11.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 32° | 21° | 28.0° | 10.6 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 28° | 17° | 26.9° | 9.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 23° | 13° | 24.5° | 7.4 h | 5 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 18° | 8° | 22.1° | 5.6 h | 6 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 14° | 5° | 19.8° | 3.9 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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.57° N, 29.14° E · 353 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Ölüdeniz
The best time to visit Ölüdeniz 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 October to November. The wettest month is January with 180 mm of precipitation.
Ölüdeniz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ölüdeniz in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Ölüdeniz in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Ölüdeniz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Ölüdeniz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ölüdeniz for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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September has the better holiday weather in Ölüdeniz: score 100 against 83. In September, days are 5 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 28° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 24.5° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ölüdeniz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January12° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In January, Ölüdeniz is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine 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 Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in January20February13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In February, Ölüdeniz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine 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 Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in February26March15° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In March, Ölüdeniz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °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 84 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in March34April19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In April, Ölüdeniz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in April75May24° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In May, Ölüdeniz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 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 a good month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in May98June29° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Ölüdeniz is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in June92July33° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In July, Ölüdeniz is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in July94August32° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In August, Ölüdeniz is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in August100September28° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In September, Ölüdeniz is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °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 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in September83October23° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In October, Ölüdeniz is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 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 Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in October44November18° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In November, Ölüdeniz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz in November24December14° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In December, Ölüdeniz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours 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 Ölüdeniz.
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Ölüdeniz vs. Fethiye
In October Fethiye has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 83). During the day Fethiye is 3 °C warmer than Ölüdeniz. The sea in Fethiye is 1 °C cooler. Fethiye gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ölüdeniz | Fethiye |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 26° |
| Sea | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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- 19ÖlüdenizThis page23°25°83
Planning a trip to Ölüdeniz
Weather for your travel dates
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Ölüdeniz 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.
Ölüdeniz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,860 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ölüdeniz
When is the best time to visit Ölüdeniz?
The best time to visit Ölüdeniz 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 Ölüdeniz?
The sea temperature in Ölüdeniz ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 28.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Ölüdeniz in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ölüdeniz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ölüdeniz?
The wettest month is January with 180 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ölüdeniz get?
Ölüdeniz gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ölüdeniz in?
Ölüdeniz uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ölüdeniz?
A nonstop flight from London to Ölüdeniz takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ölüdeniz?
Ölüdeniz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 21.
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