Best time to visit Fethiye, Turkey

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The best time to visit Fethiye is September-November

Fethiye can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, September-November is the best time to go.

The warmest month of the year in Fethiye is August, where the average temperature gets to around 30℃ (86℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 34℃ (93℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 4℃ (39℉) around January.

The days are longest in Fethiye in June, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Fethiye usually falls during the months surrounding January each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Learn more about when to travel to Fethiye, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

June

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Fethiye seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Fethiye as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Fethiye is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Fethiye

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Fethiye for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Fethiye climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Fethiye for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Fethiye in January

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 119mm (5") over 13 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Fethiye in February

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 12 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Fethiye in March

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
  • Average humidity: 63%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Fethiye in April

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 63%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Fethiye in May

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 60%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Fethiye in June

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 8 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Fethiye in July

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 52%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Fethiye in August

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 54%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 3 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Fethiye in September

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 55%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Fethiye in October

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 58%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 8 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Fethiye in November

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 61%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Fethiye in December

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 76mm (3") over 12 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Fethiye in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Fethiye is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 30℃ (86℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Fethiye is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Fethiye is generally around January, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of January too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Fethiye, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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