Marmaris, Turkey Weather and Climate

Geographical location

The popular coastal city of Marmaris in the Turkish Aegean is located in the south-west of Turkey.

Around 50,000 inhabitants live on an area of ​​878 square kilometers, but the region is of major importance for tourism. Holiday resorts such as Fethiye and Bodrum are in the vicinity, Marmaris is considered the “pearl” of the Aegean coast and combines fantastic landscapes with an impressive culture.

To the north of the city is the Gulf of Gökova and the Mediterranean to the south. The Greek island of Rhodes can be reached by ferry from Marmaris.

Most holidaymakers land in Dalaman Airport, around 110 kilometers away. Marmaris is around 2000 kilometers from Germany.

Climate in Marmaris

The climate is very Mediterranean according to the location of Marmaris on the Aegean Sea. It is characterized by warm summers and a fairly mild winter. In the cooler season from November to February, however, some rainfalls can occur, with January being the wettest month with up to 231 millimeters of precipitation. With the rising temperatures, however, the rain on the Turkish Aegean decreases very quickly during the year.

In April there is only 61 millimeters of precipitation and the temperatures are already over 20 ° C. From the end of May the 30 degree mark is cracked almost every day, the warmest month in Marmaris is July with an average of 35 degrees daytime temperature. Even in October you will still find temperatures of over 25 ° C in Marmaris, Fethiye and Bodrum, from November it will be noticeably colder.

When to go to Marmaris

The best time to travel to Marmaris and the Turkish Aegean Sea is from June to October. Due to the enormous heat in July, this travel time is not recommended for everyone, but it can be a perfect travel time for absolute sun worshipers. The peripheral months from mid-May to late June and early September to mid-October are particularly pleasant.

The main season on the Aegean is during the European summer holidays in July and August. The water temperature of up to 26 ° C is very pleasant in summer and ideal for an unforgettable beach holiday. In the months of November, December and January, Marmaris is affected by increased rainfall, at night in winter temperatures can even reach 3 to 6 degrees.

However, some hotels have special winter offers with relaxing hammam applications, indoor pools and spa pampering programs for the colder months of the year.

Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine

	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature	15 ° C	15 ° C	18 ° C	21 ° C	26 ° C	31 ° C	35 ° C	34 ° C	31 ° C	26 ° C	20 ° C	16 ° C
Night temperature	5 ° C	5 ° C	7 ° C	10 ° C	13 ° C	18 ° C	21 ° C	20 ° C	17 ° C	13 ° C	9 ° C	7 ° C
Water temperature	17 ° C	16 ° C	16 ° C	17 ° C	20 ° C	23 ° C	25 ° C	26 ° C	25 ° C	23 ° C	21 ° C	18 ° C
Precipitation in mm	231	170	121	61	28	15	23	8	25	81	180	290
Rainy days	14	12	13	11	9	6	4	6	8	12	13	14
Hours of sunshine	7	7	9	11	12	13	14	13	11	9	8	7
Sunrise	8:20	7:55	7:20	6:35	6:00	5:45	6:00	6:25	6:50	7:15	7:45	8:10
Sunset	18:15	18:45	19:15	19:40	20:05	20:25	20:25	20:00	19:15	18:30	18:00	17:50

Temperatures

The annual average temperature is 18 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (28 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 10 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 26 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All but February and March have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.

Precipitation

The annual precipitation is 1233 mm on 122 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. The months of January, November and December are considered the rainy season, as more than 175 mm of precipitation can be expected per month. Overall, around 701 mm of precipitation can be expected in the rainy season. In the months of January and February snowfall is possible.

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 14 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year, the sun shines an average of 10.1 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.

Cities nearby

The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Rodos Municipality.

Highlights and attractions

A highlight of the city of Marmaris on the Aegean Sea is the authentic marina with historical fishing boats and nice places to go out. The Dalyan River is a nice destination. Here you can join small boat tours and discover the landscape. Other highlights of the region are the Marmaris Mountains, Dalyan and Icmeler Beach.

The heart of Marmaris is of course the 15-kilometer-long sandy beach, on whose promenade there are not only high-class hotels but also charming bars and restaurants. The region on the Turkish Aegean Sea combines a varied mix for every taste: From recreation and relaxation to water sports activities (diving, surfing) to nightlife in Bar Street, Marmaris is a unique holiday paradise!

Marmaris weather in March, April and May

Average daily temperatures between 18 ° C and 26 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Marmaris, it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.

Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 16-20 ° C.

The expected rainfall is around 13 days in March, around 11 days in April and around 9 days in May.

In the period from March to May, the sun shines an average of 9 to 12 hours a day. The sunniest weather in Marmaris is in May, but with less sun you will have to get by in March.