Side Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Side is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Side has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1005 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year. Side can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 205 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Side Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Side can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year