Dalaman · Month-by-month climate guide
Dalaman Weather in October
How It Compares with the Rest of the Year
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What a typical day looks like
The first two weeks feel like summer, with 28–30 °C and a swimmable sea. By the end of the month daylight shrinks to 11 hours and evenings cool to 14–15 °C. The 5 rainy days cluster towards the end and can be short but intense.
Can you swim in the sea in October?
At 24 °C the sea is swimmable, especially early in the month. By late October a morning swim feels fresh, while afternoons are still fine.
What to pack
Summer clothes by day, a jacket and closed shoes for the evening. Keep a rain jacket in the bag for the last week. Sunscreen is still needed (UV 6).
What to do in the region in October
The Ölüdeniz Air Games take place in the first days of the month, and October has the best paragliding conditions of the year. Along with April it is the best month for the Lycian Way. Boat trips continue until mid-month and then thin out; resort businesses start closing at the end of October.
Flights to Dalaman in October
The last month of the summer timetable: UK and German flights run until the clocks change at the end of October, then fall away quickly. The UK autumn half-term fills the terminal one final time.
Who is it for?
For anyone combining walking or paragliding with the sea, beach holidaymakers who dislike heat, and bargain-hunters at the end of the season.
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 October — Questions
How hot is Dalaman in October?
The average daytime high is 27 °C and the night-time low 14 °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 October?
At 24 °C the sea is swimmable, especially early in the month. By late October a morning swim feels fresh, while afternoons are still fine.
Does it rain in Dalaman in October?
The month averages 70 mm of rain over 5 rainy days. Rain usually comes as short showers.
Are there flights to Dalaman in October?
The last month of the summer timetable: UK and German flights run until the clocks change at the end of October, then fall away quickly. The UK autumn half-term fills the terminal one final time.
Is October a good time to visit Dalaman?
For anyone combining walking or paragliding with the sea, beach holidaymakers who dislike heat, and bargain-hunters at the end of the season.