, given that the winters are mild and rainy, and the summers hot and sunny. However, the summer is particularly hot, while in winter the rains are very abundant.
The city is located on the southern coast of Turkey, on the gulf of the same name, at almost 37 degrees north latitude. We are in the area called "Turkish Riviera".
To the south-west is the Western Taurus (or Lycian Taurus) chain, with Mount Kizlar Sivrisi, 3,086 meters (10,125 feet) high, from which warm, föhn-type winds can descend. To the east of the mountain, and near the coastal city of Kemer, lies Olympos Beydaglari National Park.
is mild, sometimes there can be cold periods, with lows around freezing or slightly below, and highs of 7/8 °C (45/46 °F). Very rarely, as happened in January 2022, it can even snow.
, as mentioned, temperatures are very high, furthermore, there can be heat waves, with highs of 40 °C (104 °F) or more. The highest record is 45 °C (113 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.3 °C, with a minimum of
5.4 °C and a maximum of
15.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in January 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
210 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.1 °C, with a minimum of
6.2 °C and a maximum of
16 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.8 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.2 °C, with a minimum of
8 °C and a maximum of
18.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in March 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.6 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.1 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.9 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
20.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.9 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
11.1 °C in June 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
44.8 °C in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
10.1 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
34.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
45.2 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only
4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
34.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13.1 °C in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41 °C. However, it reached
43.5 °C in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.9 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
10.8 °C in September 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
42.1 °C in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.5 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
27.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
5.9 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
10.4 °C and a maximum of
21.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
33.7 °C in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.9 °C, with a minimum of
7 °C and a maximum of
16.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.9 °C in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
25.9 °C in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
270 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.