Side in August: weather, sea and travel tips
Is August a good time to visit?
August in Side suits a preference for heat and very warm water: days average +32 °C, with seasonal sea data giving +30 °C. A cooler month is more convenient if extensive walks around the ancient town are the main aim.
Weather in August
August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Side in September.
- Water
- +30 °C
- Daytime air
- +32 °C
- Night-time air
- +25 °C
Early, mid or late August?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | +32 °C | +25 °C | +30 °C |
| 11–20 August | +32 °C | +25 °C | +30 °C |
| 21–31 August | +32 °C | +25 °C | +30 °C |
Hot days in August
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in August
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +30 °C in August. 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 August
In August, the average is 2 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 5 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
August or September: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | +32 °C | +25 °C | +30 °C |
| September | +30 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Side compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.
Things to do in August
- 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.