SeasonMapSide weather in August
Turkey
August in Side: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Side · #329 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side 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 crowdsCoach hours at the ruins, Swimming season, Summer holidays in Turkey(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 August
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.
- Nature
Loggerhead nesting
15 May – 30 Sep · usuallyTurtle nestingClosuresLoggerheads come ashore on the sand either side of the promontory through the summer and the marked nests are roped off. Beach furniture and lights are restricted where they are. Source ↗
- Season
Swimming season
1 Jun – 31 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughCrowdedThe bay warms early and holds it deep into October, well past the point the package flights taper off. Late September and October are the best weeks on this coast.
- Festival
Aspendos opera and ballet
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalBook earlyThe Roman theatre half an hour up the road stages opera and ballet through the summer, performed in a house that seats several thousand and needs no amplification. Source ↗
- Season
The August peak
15 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyTurkish domestic holidays and the European charters coincide and the strip between the ruins and the harbour is at its densest. Everything costs more and the ruins are best at eight in the morning.
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.
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Side in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Side?
- August in Side: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in August?
- In August, Side averages a daily high of 32.4°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 5.2 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in August?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in August.
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — August
Within 300 km: Kaş's Loggerhead nesting at Patara on 1 May – 30 Sep, and Paphos' Turtle nesting at Lara around 1 Jun – 15 Oct.