Side in February: weather, sea and travel tips
Is February a good time to visit?
February in Side offers walks by the Temple of Apollo and a museum visit. Days average +15 °C, while seasonal sea data gives +17 °C. Another period is a better match for warm-water swimming.
Weather in February
Early, mid and late February have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +9 °C
Early, mid or late February?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | +14 °C | +9 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 February | +14 °C | +8 °C | +17 °C |
| 21–28 February | +15 °C | +9 °C | +17 °C |
Water in February
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +17 °C in February. 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 February
In February, the average is 10 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 17 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
January, February or March: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +14 °C | +9 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +9 °C | +17 °C |
| March | +17 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
February and January have similar daytime temperatures. March has warmer days than February. 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 February, see the February charts and archive by year.
Things to do in February
- 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.