Side weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
What is the weather like in Side in August?
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.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Day | 33° | 33° | 30° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 28° |
| Sun | 13 h | 12 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 2 | 4 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 37 min06:11 – 19:48
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on average
- Hot days
- 28 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 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Side in August: quick answers
Is Side hot in August?
Yes. In August, Side is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Side in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Side in August?
Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total.
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)