Side at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,300 h
- Rain a year
- 987 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Side
Side 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 13 °C. With around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year, Side 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 – October
What is the weather like in Side in October?
In October, Side is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Side.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:01 – 18:19
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %97 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %88 %
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 Side
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.3 – 26.5 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Side ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 29.1 °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 28.7 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.2° | 17.3° | 18.9° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.5° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.2° | 16.5° | 17.8° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.3° | 17.5° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.4° | 20.7° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.1° | 24.4° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.2° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.3° | 24.3° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.4° | 21.3° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.2° | 20.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Side
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 8.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Side, 76 % 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 Side: 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, Side has about 6 rainy days with 67 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 | 22 | 13° | 7° | 18.2° | 6.1 h | 13 | 209 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 14° | 7° | 17.2° | 6.9 h | 10 | 135 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 16° | 8° | 17.2° | 8.1 h | 10 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 20° | 11° | 18.3° | 8.5 h | 9 | 70 |
| MayMay | 81 | 24° | 15° | 21.4° | 10.3 h | 8 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 29° | 20° | 25.1° | 11.7 h | 5 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 33° | 23° | 28.1° | 12.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 33° | 24° | 29.1° | 11.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 30° | 20° | 28.0° | 10.2 h | 4 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 25° | 16° | 25.3° | 8.6 h | 6 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 20° | 12° | 22.4° | 7.3 h | 7 | 117 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 15° | 9° | 19.9° | 5.8 h | 12 | 190 |
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)
36.77° N, 31.39° E · 15 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Side
The best time to visit Side is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to December. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is January with 209 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Side for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – 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
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Side month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January13° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Side is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 209 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Side.
Side in January25February14° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Side is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °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 10 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Side.
Side in February29March16° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, Side is mild: daytime highs average 16 °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 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Side.
Side in March40April20° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, Side is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Side.
Side in April81May24° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In May, Side is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Side.
Side in May99June29° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Side is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Side.
Side in June90July33° · Sea 28° · 13 h
In July, Side is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 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 Side.
Side in July91August33° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, Side is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 28 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 Side.
Side in August100September30° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Side is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Side.
Side in September95October25° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In October, Side is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Side.
Side in October53November20° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In November, Side is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Side.
Side in November28December15° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Side is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 12 rainy days and 190 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Side.
Side in DecemberPlanning a trip to Side
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,990 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 Side
When is the best time to visit Side?
The best time to visit Side 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 Side?
The sea temperature in Side ranges from 17.2 °C in February to 29.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Side in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Side?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Side?
Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is January with 209 mm. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Side get?
Side gets around 3,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.8 hours a day; in December there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Side in?
Side uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Side?
A nonstop flight from London to Side takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,990 km.
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