SeasonMapSide weather in March
Turkey
March in Side: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Side · #898 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side 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.
BusySecond-term mid-break in Turkey, school holidays in 2 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Side in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe hotels close, the shops board up and the ruins stand in an almost empty village. The temple of Apollo at sunset with nobody in the frame is the compensation.
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Side?
- March in Side: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in March?
- In March, Side averages a daily high of 15.2°C and a low of 7.6°C, with about 92.5 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in March?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in March.
Other months in Side
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — March
Within 300 km: Limassol's Limassol Carnival around 1 Feb – 15 Mar, and Kaş's Lycian Way walking season around 20 Mar – 31 May.