Dalaman · Month-by-month climate guide
Dalaman Weather in March
How It Compares with the Rest of the Year
Bars show the daytime high. Click a month to open its page.
What a typical day looks like
The first half is still changeable; in the second half sunny days above 20 °C become common. Mornings are fresh and afternoons warm enough to shed a jacket. The 8 rainy days are usually short showers.
Can you swim in the sea in March?
The sea is still 17 °C and cold. A few people take a brief dip in late-March sunshine, but it is not swimming season.
What to pack
A light jacket, long-sleeved layers and comfortable walking shoes. Sunscreen becomes necessary from mid-month as the UV index reaches 6.
What to do in the region in March
Ideal temperatures for Butterfly Valley, the Ölüdeniz–Faralya path and the Dalyan river. Orange groves blossom inland and the sweetgum forest at Köyceğiz comes back to life. Hotels in Ölüdeniz begin reopening at the end of the month.
Flights to Dalaman in March
The summer timetable starts in the last week of March, bringing the first seasonal flights from the UK and Germany. The terminal remains calm for most of the month.
Who is it for?
One of the most balanced months for hiking, cycling and ancient sites — for visitors who are not counting on the sea.
Dalaman Climate Table — All 12 Months
| Month | Day / night | Sea | Rain | Rainy days | Sun/day | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 / 6 °C | 17 °C | 190 mm | 12 | 4.5 h | 3 |
| February | 16 / 6 °C | 16 °C | 145 mm | 10 | 5.5 h | 4 |
| March | 19 / 8 °C | 17 °C | 95 mm | 8 | 6.5 h | 6 |
| April | 23 / 11 °C | 18 °C | 60 mm | 6 | 8 h | 8 |
| May | 28 / 15 °C | 21 °C | 35 mm | 4 | 10 h | 9 |
| June | 33 / 19 °C | 25 °C | 10 mm | 2 | 12 h | 10 |
| July | 36 / 22 °C | 27 °C | 3 mm | 1 | 12.5 h | 11 |
| August | 36 / 22 °C | 28 °C | 4 mm | 1 | 12 h | 10 |
| September | 32 / 18 °C | 27 °C | 15 mm | 2 | 10 h | 8 |
| October | 27 / 14 °C | 24 °C | 70 mm | 5 | 7.5 h | 6 |
| November | 21 / 10 °C | 21 °C | 135 mm | 8 | 5.5 h | 4 |
| December | 16 / 7 °C | 19 °C | 210 mm | 12 | 4 h | 3 |
Source: Turkish State Meteorological Service long-term averages and coastal sea-temperature observations (approximate normals). For information only.
Dalaman Weather in March — Questions
How hot is Dalaman in March?
The average daytime high is 19 °C and the night-time low 8 °C. These are long-term averages; individual days can be a few degrees either side.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Dalaman in March?
The sea is still 17 °C and cold. A few people take a brief dip in late-March sunshine, but it is not swimming season.
Does it rain in Dalaman in March?
The month averages 95 mm of rain over 8 rainy days. Rain usually comes as short showers.
Are there flights to Dalaman in March?
The summer timetable starts in the last week of March, bringing the first seasonal flights from the UK and Germany. The terminal remains calm for most of the month.
Is March a good time to visit Dalaman?
One of the most balanced months for hiking, cycling and ancient sites — for visitors who are not counting on the sea.