When Is the Best Time to Visit Fethiye?
Fethiye has long, hot summers and mild, wetter winters. The best time to visit depends on what you want from your holiday: beach days, walking, sightseeing or a quieter, cheaper break. Here is what to expect through the year.
Spring: April and May
Spring is warm, green and calm. Daytime highs climb from about 21°C in April to 25°C in May, perfect for walking, sightseeing and visiting Kayaköy or the Lycian Way. The sea is still fresh, around 17–20°C, so swimming is for the brave in April and more comfortable by late May.
Summer: June to September
This is peak beach season. Expect long sunny days with highs of around 30–33°C and a warm sea of 23–28°C, warmest in August. Boat trips run daily and Saklıkent Gorge is at its most walkable. July and August are the busiest and hottest months, so book transfers and trips early and plan sightseeing for the morning.
Autumn: October and November
October is a favourite with many returning visitors. Days are still warm at around 25°C and the sea holds its summer heat, at around 24°C. The crowds thin out and many restaurants and boats are still open. By November it is cooler, around 19°C, with more rainy days, and some resort businesses start to close for the winter.
Winter: December to March
Winters are mild, with highs of around 13–17°C, but this is the wettest time of year. Ölüdeniz and Hisarönü are very quiet and many hotels close, while Fethiye town stays open all year. It is a good time for walking and for seeing everyday Turkish life.
Month by month
- January: about 13°C by day, sea about 18°C
- February: about 14°C by day, sea about 17°C
- March: about 17°C by day, sea about 17°C
- April: about 21°C by day, sea about 17°C
- May: about 25°C by day, sea about 20°C
- June: about 30°C by day, sea about 23°C
- July: about 33°C by day, sea about 26°C
- August: about 33°C by day, sea about 28°C
- September: about 30°C by day, sea about 26°C
- October: about 25°C by day, sea about 24°C
- November: about 19°C by day, sea about 21°C
- December: about 15°C by day, sea about 19°C
Our quick recommendation
- Beach holiday: June to early October
- Walking and sightseeing: April, May and late October
- Quiet and good value: November to March, based in Fethiye town
Whenever you come, we will meet you at Dalaman Airport and take you straight to your hotel or villa.
Climate figures are long-term averages from weather2travel. Actual weather can vary from year to year.
