Today's weather for Dalaman, Turkey21st Nov 2009 17:20

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Weather Overview for Dalaman

Located on one of Turkey’s most southern points; Dalaman takes pleasure in a Mediterranean climate with warm summers filled with sunshine and mild winters. Whether they want to undertake attendance of the available water sports or purely swim in the sunlit ocean, the mild turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea draw in holiday makers from all over Europe all year round.

Alike the majority of the Lycian coast; Dalaman benefits from an average of 320 days of constant sunshine per year. Throughout the summer months the Lycian, or otherwise known as the Turquoise coast averages from around twelve to thirteen hours of sunshine per day and during July and August temperatures commonly peak to 35ºC. Nearby towns such as Dalyan, Marmaris and Fethiye also enjoy unlimited hours of sunshine and rainfall is virtually non-existent throughout June until September. Because of this renowned factor, many holiday makers are drawn to the Dalaman region year after year for the enjoyable climate and warm, crystal clear waters.

The Dalaman region is known for its pleasingly hot, white sanded beaches with various resorts such as Icmeler, Ovacik and Turunc. Olu Deniz is one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches and many holiday makers can be found lazing around, hastily achieving a golden tan. The average climates throughout Dalaman are relatively constant for the seven continuous summer months, and even though Turkey has dissimilar areas such as the snowy mountains and green valleys, the region of Dalaman is constantly baking in warm everlasting sunlight. The air and sea temperatures throughout the Lycian shoreline are at a year round perfect temperature that are ideal for water lesuires such as snorkelling, diving and of course sun bathing.

If you’re a beach lover in search of hot, and on occasions blistering hot climates, it is recommended to vacation to the Dalaman region throughout the summer months. From the months of April through until October the climate in Dalaman varies from 20ºC to 35ºC, while July and August guarantee to supply the hottest temperatures of the year. There is practically no rainfall from the months of June until September and visitors to region can expect at least ten hours of extremely hot sunshine every day throughout this time. Some people tend to find the typical climates of August a little too hot, however the soothing breeze from the Mediterranean Ocean will assure to help lower the scorching temperatures. Climates are average at approximately 20ºC in April, therefore creating an ideal vacation for an Easter break in Turkey.

Winter can also be an ideal time to visit the area of Dalaman as the sun can be guaranteed to always be present throughout the winter. This is also the perfect time to escape the chilly climates typical to a winter in the UK. Dalaman will still feature at least five hours of sunshine from December to February and temperatures will typically linger around 17ºC. There can be an occasional rainy day but the winter months can still assure enough sunshine to relax on the less crowded beaches.    

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