Ölüdeniz (Ölüdeniz) weather in August

August in Ölüdeniz: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ölüdeniz🇹🇷 Turkey · Western Turkey · Beach92
  1. 60Jan
  2. 72Feb
  3. 75Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 95Jun
  7. 94Jul
  8. 92Aug
  9. 97Sep
  10. 90Oct
  11. 78Nov
  12. 66Dec

#4 of 12 months in Ölüdeniz · #145 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Days
33°C
Nights
23°C
Wet days
2
Sun
12.4 h
Humidity
61%
Daylight
14 h
Ölüdeniz, Turkey
Photo: Ali · Pexels

Traveller notes on Ölüdeniz in August

Notes from nearby Rhodes (84 km away)

Ölüdeniz doesn't have its own notes for August yet — these are about Rhodes, close enough to share the season.

Regulars quote an August average high of 30.7C and a discomfort that comes from the nights rather than the days, with minimums of 25 to 26C - our row reads 30.6C and 25.1C, which is as close as these things get. July and August are the meltemi's peak: it blows from between north-east and north-west, hardest in the afternoon, often dropping at night, and it is what tempers the heat. That makes the island two places. The west is windier with rougher beaches and runs mid to high thirties; the east is calmer, sandier and sheltered, and several degrees hotter for exactly that reason. The record: 0.8mm of rain, 12.4 hours of sun, a 27.7C sea and AQI 81.
TheWindMakesOneSideLivable · August · 1 month ago · about Rhodes · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz's forum is consistent that March is a genuinely mixed month - cool temperatures, a real chance of rain, and evenings that turn properly cold once the sun's down. Multiple posters specifically said not to expect hot weather or swimmable water this early, recommending cardigans and layers over summer clothes. The lagoon and green mountains are still described as beautiful this time of year, just approached as a scenic off-season visit rather than a beach holiday.
TurquoiseCoastOffSeasonVisitor · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters call September close to perfect - hot days in the mid-30sC without feeling stuffy, sea water warm from a full season of sun, and evenings mild enough for shorts and a t-shirt even after dark (nearby Hisaronu runs a bit cooler at night). Late September/early October gets specifically recommended as quieter than the July/August peak while bars, restaurants and tours mostly stay open through the end of October, partly thanks to UK school half-term travel and the paragliding championships. Paragliding itself is the headline activity, with posters consistently rating Oludeniz among the best spots in the world for it and the coastal views from the air as the trip's highlight. Conditions do turn more unpredictable moving into October, with posters describing dramatic (if impressive) thunderstorms as that transition happens.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Add your own note from Ölüdeniz's card on the map.

Ölüdeniz climate normals — August

Daytime high33°C / 92°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Sea temperature29°C / 84°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall7 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 65°F
Sunshine12.4 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)70🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Ölüdeniz in August

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, Summer holidays in Turkey, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet

Best months for Ölüdeniz'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 weatherÖlüdeniz's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

JFMAMJJASOND

Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather

What's on in Ölüdeniz in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Babadag paragliding season

    1 Apr – 15 Nov · usuallySummer season opens

    The tandem flights off the mountain behind the lagoon are what most people come for, and the shuttles up to the launch decks run through the warm half of the year. Morning air is the smoothest; afternoons get thermic. Source ↗

  • Season

    Swimming season

    1 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughCrowded

    The lagoon is a paid nature reserve and it is at its worst for space in July and August, when the package flights land and Belcekiz beach is full end to end. Late September still swims and costs less. Source ↗

What's on around the world in August →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Ölüdeniz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Ölüdeniz?

Loading map…

Ölüdeniz in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Ölüdeniz?
August in Ölüdeniz: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Ölüdeniz on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Ölüdeniz in August?
In August, Ölüdeniz averages a daily high of 33.1°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 7 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ölüdeniz in August?
Ölüdeniz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in August.

Within 300 km: Kaş's Loggerhead nesting at Patara on 1 May – 30 Sep, and Rhodes' Moths at Petaloudes around 15 Jun – 15 Sep.