The month in detail
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Fethiye. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
April ranks 3 out of 12 months in Fethiye. Compared to March: +4°C daytime, +1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in April
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
10°
Sea
18°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
12.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 39
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Is April the right month?
The best month in Fethiye is May (9.1/10), 0.8 pt higher than April.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Turkey
🗣️LanguageTurkish
💶CurrencyLivre turque (₺)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.56°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 34%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Fethiye ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TurkeyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.65°N · 29.13°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fethiye?
May is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Fethiye get in May?
Fethiye averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Fethiye?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Fethiye in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Fethiye good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Fethiye scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Fethiye?
January is the most difficult month to visit Fethiye, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Fethiye in April?
In April, the sea averages 18°C in Fethiye: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Fethiye in April?
The average UV index reaches 7 in April in Fethiye (high), with about 12.9h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.