Turkey
Turkish Riviera Weather & Climate
Turquoise waters, Lycian tombs, gulet cruises and extraordinary value
28°C
Max sea
33°C
Max air
June
Best month
2mm
Driest month
Turquoise waters, Lycian tombs, gulet cruises and extraordinary value
The Turkish Riviera — or Turquoise Coast — stretches from Bodrum in the west to Antalya in the east, encompassing one of the Mediterranean's richest concentrations of ancient ruins, natural beauty and well-developed tourism infrastructure. The Lycian Way — a 540km waymarked footpath following the ancient Lycian shoreline — passes through a landscape of tombs carved into cliffs, ruined Hellenistic cities and pine-covered mountains dropping to crystal water. Ölüdeniz's Blue Lagoon, the sunken city of Kekova, the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, the ancient sites of Ephesus and Aspendos: the cultural riches alone justify a visit, independent of the exceptional beaches.
When to go: May to October is warm and dry. July and August are peak season (very hot). June and September are ideal.
The best months to visit Turkish Riviera are June, July, August. Peak season is July with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 18°C | 201mm | 3 | 24 |
| Feb | 11°C | 17°C | 131mm | 4 | 23 |
| Mar | 14°C | 17°C | 82mm | 5 | 21 |
| Apr | 18°C | 18°C | 44mm | 8 | 18 |
| May | 23°C | 21°C | 23mm | 10 | 15 |
| Jun | 28°C | 25°C | 7mm | 12 | 13 |
| Jul | 33°C | 28°C | 2mm | 12 | 11 |
| Aug | 33°C | 28°C | 3mm | 11 | 11 |
| Sep | 29°C | 27°C | 20mm | 9 | 13 |
| Oct | 23°C | 24°C | 79mm | 7 | 17 |
| Nov | 17°C | 22°C | 131mm | 4 | 21 |
| Dec | 12°C | 19°C | 198mm | 3 | 23 |
The best time to visit Turkish Riviera is June, July, August. Peak season is July when temperatures reach 33°C with virtually no rain. May to October is warm and dry. July and August are peak season (very hot). June and September are ideal.
Sea temperatures in Turkish Riviera range from 17°C in February to 28°C in July. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Turkish Riviera average 11°C with sea temperatures of 18°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 2mm. The wettest month sees 201mm. Turkish Riviera receives 921mm annually.
Cold and refreshing seas. Heavy rainfall (201mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Moderate rainfall (131mm). UV 4.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (82mm). UV 5.
Cool and refreshing seas. Very little rain (44mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and refreshing seas. Very little rain (23mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (7mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (2mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Virtually no rain (3mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (20mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (79mm). UV 7.
Cool and warm seas. Moderate rainfall (131mm). UV 4.
Cold and refreshing seas. Heavy rainfall (198mm). UV 3.
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