Side in April: weather, sea and travel tips
Is April a good time to visit?
April in Side suits old streets and monuments beside the sea if swimming is not the priority. Days average +20 °C, with seasonal sea data giving +19 °C. It may be too early for long swims in warm water.
Weather in April
For warmer daytime weather, consider late April: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +19 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late April?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | +18 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–30 April | +21 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in April
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in April
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +19 °C in April. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Side.
Rainfall in April
In April, the average is 8 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 12 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
March, April or May: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | +17 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +18 °C | +22 °C |
April has warmer days than March. March offers cooler conditions for walks. May has warmer days than April. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Side compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at April, see the April charts and archive by year.
Things to do in April
- On a dry day, the columns of the Temple of Apollo offer a short walk through ancient Side beside the sea.
- A walk can continue along the old streets towards the harbour, where two-storey houses stand near ancient remains. It need not become a full day of sightseeing.
- The indoor galleries of Side Museum, housed in Roman baths, are an option for rainy weather. Displays include statues, coins and finds from the ancient city. Part of the collection is outdoors.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.