Side in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Side offers the sea and ancient town without expecting strong summer heat. Days average +26 °C, with seasonal sea data giving +26 °C. Summer suits you better if hot weather itself is essential.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +26 °C
- Daytime air
- +26 °C
- Night-time air
- +19 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +27 °C | +20 °C | +27 °C |
| 11–20 October | +25 °C | +19 °C | +26 °C |
| 21–31 October | +25 °C | +18 °C | +24 °C |
Hot days in October
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in October
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +26 °C in October. 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 October
In October, the average is 5 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 11 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +30 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
| October | +26 °C | +19 °C | +26 °C |
September has warmer days than October. 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 October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- 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.