Best time to visit Fethiye
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Fethiye
11 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Fethiye).
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Oludeniz Paragliding Fethiye Turkey, Additional Features - 2
Paragliding In Fethiye Oludeniz, Turkey - 3
Paragliding Oludeniz W / Photo & Video - Fethiye, Turkey - 4
Daily Boat Trip - 5
Tandem Paragliding Fethiye, Oludeniz - 6
2 people buggy safari half day beach and forest drive - 7
Fethiye All-in-1: Babadağ Cable Car, Ghost Town & Amynthas - 8
Fethiye Jeep Safari Adventure Tour Nature and Cultural Discovery - 9
Sail Turkey: Gulet cruise Fethiye to Olympos - 10
Sail Turkey: 18-39's Gulet Cruise Olympos to Fethiye - 11
Tandem Paragliding with Professionals in Fethiye, Oludeniz
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Fethiye (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Fethiye's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7–16 | 14 | 12 | 146 | 12.2 | 62% | 11 | 176 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 7–16 | 15 | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 57% | 12 | 195 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 7–18 | 16 | 10 | 107 | 10.7 | 56% | 13 | 234 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 12–22 | 21 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 53% | 14 | 248 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 16–27 | 27 | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 49% | 15 | 303 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 20–31 | 32 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 46% | 15 | 312 | 9 | Moderate | 7 |
| Jul | 24–36 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 36% | 15 | 324 | 10 | Busy | 4 |
| Aug | 24–34 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 42% | 15 | 299 | 9 | Peak | 4 |
| Sep | 21–32 | 32 | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 42% | 15 | 267 | 7 | Moderate | 7 |
| Oct | 16–27 | 27 | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 47% | 13 | 241 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Nov | 12–22 | 21 | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 55% | 12 | 199 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 9–18 | 17 | 11 | 132 | 12.0 | 65% | 11 | 187 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Fethiye by Month
UV index in Fethiye peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in January. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1016–27°C · 6 rain days (39h) · 303 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
10/1016–27°C · 4 rain days (46h) · 241 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
10/1012–22°C · 5 rain days (51h) · 248 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
7/107–16°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (146h) · 176 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/107–16°C (feels 15°C) · 9 rain days (95h) · 195 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
8/107–18°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (107h) · 234 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
7/1020–31°C (feels 32°C) · 3 rain days (22h) · 312 sun hours · 46% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
July
4/1024–36°C (feels 37°C) · 1 rain days (3h) · 324 sun hours · 36% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
4/1024–34°C (feels 36°C) · 2 rain days (11h) · 299 sun hours · 42% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
7/1021–32°C · 4 rain days (24h) · 267 sun hours · 42% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
9/1012–22°C · 7 rain days (84h) · 199 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
7/109–18°C · 11 rain days (132h) · 187 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Fethiye
When is the best time to visit Fethiye?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, October, April.
What is the worst time to visit Fethiye?
July is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–36°C (1 rainy day).
Is Fethiye too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Fethiye?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Fethiye have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 31) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 32) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Fethiye by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Fethiye in July?
July is the peak UV month in Fethiye, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Fethiye on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Fethiye bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 6 months: March, April, May, June, August, October. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.