Fethiye (Oludeniz) weather in October
October in Fethiye: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Fethiye · #36 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 28°C
- Nights
- 17°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sun
- 9.9 h
- Humidity
- 65%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Fethiye in October
Notes from nearby Kaş (67 km away)
Fethiye doesn't have its own notes for October yet — these are about Kaş, close enough to share the season.
October in Kas is still shorts and t-shirt weather by day and a jacket after sunset, with a greater chance of rain than high summer - though the forum's line is that bad weather here does not last long. The sea is the reason to come this late: it stays good for swimming into December and by October is warmer than the pools, which is also why regulars name Kas as a place to learn to dive at the end of the month. The end-of-season feel is more relaxed rather than shut down, because Kas is a working town with visitors year-round and the shops and restaurants stay open. The record: 28C days that feel like 29C, 20.6C nights, 5.1 precipitation days carrying 33.2mm, 10 hours of sun and a 26.6C sea.
Other months in Fethiye
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.
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 — October
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fethiye in October
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 crowdsSwimming season, Ölüdeniz Air Games, school holidays in 3 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).
Best weatherFethiye's best weather comes in June, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
October includes Ölüdeniz Air Games.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Fethiye in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Blue cruise season
1 May – 15 Oct · usuallySummer season opensBook earlyThe gulets come out of winter lay-up in Fethiye and Göcek harbours and the twelve-island runs start going daily. Book the smaller boats ahead; the big day-trip ones you can walk on to. Source ↗
- Season
Swimming season
15 Jun – 31 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughCrowdedÖlüdeniz lagoon and Kabak are comfortable without a wetsuit and stay that way into late October, well after the package flights have thinned. The lagoon charges an entry fee. Source ↗
- Season
Lycian Way, autumn
20 Sep – 15 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonThe second walking window, shorter than the spring one, with warmer sea at the end of each day. Water on the higher sections is the thing to plan around. Source ↗
- Festival
Ölüdeniz Air Games
14–25 Oct · usuallySporting eventCrowdedBook earlyParagliders off Babadağ in numbers, with acro displays over the lagoon, run in the third week of October since 2000. Ölüdeniz beds sell out and the mountain road is busy from first light. 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Fethiye?
- October in Fethiye: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Fethiye on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Fethiye in October?
- In October, Fethiye averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 25.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fethiye in October?
- Fethiye has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in October.
Within 300 km: Kaş's Sea warm enough to swim around 1 Jun – 31 Oct, and Rhodes' Sea warm enough to swim around 10 Jun – 31 Oct.