Side

What’s the weather like in Side in February?

Side weather in February is quite cold and probably not the best time to visit if you’re hoping to catch some sun on the beach. However, it does have mild temperatures at peak times of the day and benefits from a traditional Mediterranean climate that provides an unlimited supply of sunshine to the resort every day.

Geographical influences

Side is a popular resort town located on the southern coast of Turkey. The resort overlooks the stunning Mediterranean Sea and benefits from a sub-tropical climate. This means it has short and mild winters with more frequent rain showers than the summer. February is ideal if you want to go on an active holiday because the weather is enjoyable without being too cold or too hot. You’ll also get to enjoy visits to the Hellenistic Temple of Apollo and the Roman bath complex at the Slide Museum.

Averages

The average sea temperature is around 16°C, which is probably too cold for an afternoon swim. However, it doesn’t hurt to dip your toe in the water and judge for yourself. During the day, you can expect temperatures to rise to 16°C before lowering to 6°C in the evening. It rains on ten days of the month, accumulating a total rainfall of 110mm but you’ll still get ten hours of sunshine each day. Humidity levels are quite low to moderate, rarely reaching above 63% in February.