Side weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Fair
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Side in April?
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.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 13 h 6 min06:22 – 19:28
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °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 %12 %
- Seaweight 25 %19 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Side in April: quick answers
Is Side hot in April?
No. In April, Side is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Side in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 18.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to November.
Does it rain much in Side in April?
Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm.
Side month by month
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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)