Best time to visit Side
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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Side
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Side).
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Antalya Pamukkale Hierapolis & Salda Lake Daily Private Tours - 2
Side Scuba Diving for Beginners with Lunch and Transfers - 3
Green Canyon Jeep Safari with Lunch, Waterfall and Boat Trip - 4
Side Aquarium and Fun Park Tour All Inclusive with Hotel Pickup - 5
Private Boat Tour İn Side - 6
Horse Riding in Manavgat Side Forest and Beach
Last refreshed 2026-05-30.
Similar climatesAntalya96% · Fethiye94% · Rhodes93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Side (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 Side'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 | 8–16 | 12 | 12 | 175 | 14.6 | 56% | 20 | 168 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 8–16 | 13 | 9 | 132 | 14.7 | 55% | 18 | 175 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 9–18 | 15 | 10 | 103 | 10.3 | 52% | 18 | 230 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 12–22 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 55% | 16 | 250 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 17–26 | 26 | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 54% | 17 | 295 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 21–30 | 31 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 53% | 16 | 309 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 25–35 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 40% | 19 | 325 | 10 | Quiet | 4 |
| Aug | 25–34 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 48% | 16 | 296 | 9 | Busy | 4 |
| Sep | 22–31 | 32 | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 45% | 15 | 263 | 7 | Moderate | 7 |
| Oct | 18–28 | 27 | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 42% | 15 | 241 | 5 | Moderate | 10 |
| Nov | 14–22 | 20 | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 49% | 17 | 188 | 3 | Peak | 9 |
| Dec | 10–18 | 16 | 14 | 196 | 14.0 | 61% | 16 | 161 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Side by Month
UV index in Side peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. 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
October
10/1018–28°C · 4 rain days (37h) · 241 sun hours · 42% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
May
10/1017–26°C · 6 rain days (51h) · 295 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
10/1012–22°C (feels 20°C) · 5 rain days (60h) · 250 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
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January
6/108–16°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (175h) · 168 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
7/108–16°C (feels 13°C) · 9 rain days (132h) · 175 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
8/109–18°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (103h) · 230 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
June
8/1021–30°C (feels 31°C) · 3 rain days (26h) · 309 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
July
4/1025–35°C (feels 36°C) · 1 rain days (4h) · 325 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
4/1025–34°C (feels 36°C) · 1 rain days (9h) · 296 sun hours · 48% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
7/1022–31°C · 3 rain days (20h) · 263 sun hours · 45% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high)
November
9/1014–22°C (feels 20°C) · 9 rain days (110h) · 188 sun hours · 49% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
6/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 14 rain days (196h) · 161 sun hours · 61% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Side
When is the best time to visit Side?
October is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–28°C (4 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, May, April.
What is the worst time to visit Side?
July is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–35°C (1 rainy day).
Is Side 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 Side?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. 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 Side have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 9) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 7) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Side by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December 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 Side in July?
July is the peak UV month in Side, 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 Side 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. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: May, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Side bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: March, April, May, June, August. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 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.