Fethiye (Oludeniz) weather in March
March in Fethiye: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Fethiye · #585 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 19°C
- Nights
- 9°C
- Wet days
- 10
- Sun
- 10.1 h
- Humidity
- 70%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Fethiye in March
Fethiye's forum describes March as genuinely warm in direct sun but noticeably cold in the shade, since the mountains behind town are still snow-capped this time of year - one poster specifically flagged that contrast as catching visitors off guard. It's considered an excellent month for exploring the Lycian ruins under clear blue skies without summer heat or crowds, but the sea itself is still too cold for swimming and pools aren't heated yet. An odd rainstorm can roll through, so pack layers rather than committing to shorts and a t-shirt all day.
Other months in Fethiye
Forum posters describe September as lovely and very popular - not as scorching as July/August but still warm, with sea and pools fully warmed up from the summer and ideal for swimming. By late September, posters report daytime highs still reaching the mid-30sC in some years, bearable rather than oppressive, while nights cool down enough that evening layers become worth packing. Brief rain is possible but posters say it typically passes quickly with conditions returning to hot and sunny shortly after. Overall, forum consensus consistently ranks September among the best months to visit Fethiye specifically for the combination of warm beach weather and thinning summer crowds.
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Fethiye climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fethiye in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamazan Bayrami (Eid al-Fitr), Second-term mid-break in Turkey, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fethiye's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFethiye's best weather comes in June, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Fethiye in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramazan Bayrami (Eid al-Fitr)
20–22 MarRamadan & EidClosuresBook earlyThree days of public holiday after the fast, with a half day before, and often bridged into a longer break. Government offices and many family-run shops close on the first day, and intercity buses and domestic flights sell out days ahead as families travel. Source ↗
- Season
Lycian Way, spring
15 Mar – 31 May · usuallyTrail seasonThe best half of the walking year on the coast path: the hills are green, the cisterns still hold water and the pensions along the route have reopened. It gets too hot for it by June. Source ↗
- Season
The coast shuts
15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresÖlüdeniz and Hisarönü close almost completely and the boats come out of the water. Fethiye town itself keeps working — it is a real town with a fish market, not a resort. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Fethiye — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Fethiye?
Fethiye in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Fethiye?
- March in Fethiye: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Fethiye on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Fethiye in March?
- In March, Fethiye averages a daily high of 19.4°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 72.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fethiye in March?
- Fethiye has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
Within 300 km: Selçuk's Storks on the aqueduct around 15 Mar – 31 Aug, and Kaş's Lycian Way walking season around 20 Mar – 31 May.