Side in September: weather, water temperatures and things to do
Is September a good time to visit?
September in Side is hot, with daytime temperatures averaging +30 °C. Mornings and evenings are better suited to longer walks. The water is very warm, averaging +29 °C.
Weather in September
- Water
- +29 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +23 °C
Sun and precipitation in September
Monthly averages
Sunny
26 days
Sun and clouds
4 days
Cloudy
fewer than 1 day
By part of the month
| Dates | Sunny | Sun and clouds | Cloudy | Days with precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 9 days | 1 day | fewer than 1 day | fewer than 1 day |
| 11–20 | 9 days | 1 day | fewer than 1 day | fewer than 1 day |
| 21–30 | 8 days | 2 days | fewer than 1 day | fewer than 1 day |
Early, mid or late September?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | WaterWater | Days at least +30 °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | +31 °C | +24 °C | +29 °C | about 7 out of 10 |
| 11–20 September | +30 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C | about 6 out of 10 |
| 21–30 September | +29 °C | +22 °C | +28 °C | about 2 out of 10 |
Hot days in September
Days at least +30 °C
Water in September
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +29 °C for the month. It averages +29 °C in the first ten days and +28 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Side.
Rainfall in September
Historical records show that September rarely has precipitation.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | WaterWater |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +30 °C | +23 °C | +29 °C |
| October | +26 °C | +19 °C | +26 °C |
October is cooler during the day than September. The water is warm in both months, though cooler in October.
The annual charts for Side compare air and water temperatures throughout the year. For historical weather in September across different years, see the weather archive.
Things to do in September
- The columns of the Temple of Apollo stand beside the sea at the edge of ancient Side.
- Two-storey houses survive in Side’s old quarter. Its streets lead to the harbour and ancient monuments.
- Side Museum occupies restored Roman baths. Its galleries display statues, coins and other finds from the ancient city.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Water temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.
Cloud cover is estimated from local six-hour intervals weighted by their overlap with daylight: up to 25% clear or mostly clear, 75% or more mostly cloudy, and partly cloudy in between. These are the site’s categories. Rounded day counts add up to the period length; icons do not represent particular dates. Precipitation is counted separately and may coincide with sunshine. Sunshine hours come from the archive, not from cloud cover. Each metric requires complete data for the same set of years; incomplete metrics are omitted.