SeasonMapSide weather in October
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October in Side: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Side · #50 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Side climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Side 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 crowdsCoach hours at the ruins, Swimming season, 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).
Best 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 October
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.
- 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.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Side?
- October in Side: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Side on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Side in October?
- In October, Side averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 18.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Side in October?
- Side has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.
Other months in Side
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Similar destinations in Western Asia — October
Within 300 km: Paphos' Turtle nesting at Lara around 1 Jun – 15 Oct, and Limassol's Limassol Wine Festival on 26 Sep – 4 Oct.