Side in September: weather, sea and travel tips
Is September a good time to visit?
September in Side suits warm sea water and walks around the old town. Seasonal sea data gives +29 °C and days average +30 °C. This is still a warm-weather trip rather than a cool escape.
Weather in September
September is nearly over, so the forecast matters more for travel in the next few days. Side in October.
- Water
- +29 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +23 °C
Early, mid or late September?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | +31 °C | +24 °C | +29 °C |
| 11–20 September | +30 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
| 21–30 September | +29 °C | +22 °C | +28 °C |
Hot days in September
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in September
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +29 °C in September. 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 September
In September, the average is 2 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 1 to 3 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. October 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 September, see the September charts and archive by year.
Things to do in September
- 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.