SeasonMapSide weather in April
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April in Side: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Side · #710 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 53 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side in April
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.
BusyCoach hours at the ruins, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Side'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 weatherSide's best weather comes in July, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Side in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Coach hours at the ruins
15 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedCoaches from Antalya and Alanya unload at the temple gates late morning and the pedestrian street through the old town is impassable until mid-afternoon.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Side — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Side?
Side in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Side?
- April in Side: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in April?
- In April, Side averages a daily high of 19.1°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 52.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in April?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in April.
Other months in Side
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — April
Within 300 km: Rhodes' Resort season opens around 1 Apr – 10 May, and Kaş's Lycian Way walking season around 20 Mar – 31 May.