Side in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Side suits a short trip focused on the ancient town and museum. Days average +14 °C. Rain can interrupt walks around outdoor ruins, so an entirely outdoor holiday depends on the forecast.
Weather in January
For warmer daytime weather, consider early January: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +14 °C
- Night-time air
- +9 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +19 °C |
| 11–20 January | +14 °C | +9 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 January | +13 °C | +8 °C | +18 °C |
Water in January
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +18 °C in January. 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 January
In January, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 8 to 27 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +14 °C | +9 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +9 °C | +17 °C |
December has warmer days than January. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Side compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- 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.