Sunny Summers… April – May in Fethiye see pleasurable warm days, with between 8 to 10 hours of sunshine every day and average highs of 18C and welcome cool evenings and an ideal time for both sightseeing and outdoor sports and activities. The weather heats up during May when the temperature reaches 20C, with average highs of 27C-28C in July and August, and the region reaches a substantial 13 hours of sunshine. Fethiye sees occasional highs of 30C and above, with these very hot days an ideal time to take to the water and enjoy the many boat trips, gulet cruises and water parks along the spectacular coastline, or visit the local beaches. The average water temperature is 23C during the summer, and even during the winter it rarely drops below 16C. Rainfall in the summer is generally light, with the period from May to September being the driest. Autumn sees plenty of sunny days, and pleasant highs of between 19C-24C.
Cool mild winters…Winters in Fethiye are mild, with an average temperature of 11C, and the months of January and February being the coldest, dipping to 10C. The period between November and February sees the wettest weather, with most rain falling in December and January, and the region receiving around 1,100-1,500mm every year. Fethiye still stays sunny and bright during the cooler winter months, seeing a minimum of 5 hours of sunshine even during the coldest months of December and January.
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