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Weather Overview for Icmeler

Icmeler, pronounced in English as ‘each-mell-er’, is a popular tourist resort on Turkey’s southwest Mediterranean coast. It’s just 8km from the well-known tourist town of Marmaris. Once a small fishing village, the town has grown thanks to the tourist trade with visitors attracted by water sports such as scuba diving and water-skiing as well the beauty and great climate of the region.

Situated in the south-east corner of Europe, Icmeler enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate meaning long hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average temperatures vary between 6°C in winter to 25°C in summer. Most of the rain falls in winter, while summers are almost completely dry. The warm surrounding seas help to regulate this excellent climate; sea temperature varies between 16°C and 25°C.

Summer is a time of hot temperatures and guaranteed sunshine. Average highs in July and August are 28°C and it can frequently get into the 30s. Temperatures up into the low 40s have even been recorded during the peak months. Summer weather can begin as early as May when sunny days in the low to mid 20s can prevail. And the good weather can last up until early October. The main summer months, however, are July and August when the really hot temperatures are common.

Rainfall is pretty much nonexistent in summer; in June, July and August average rainfall is negligible. Average sunshine hours at this time of year are a fantastic 11 hours per day. It doesn’t get too humid, generally between 50% and 70%.

Autumn in Icmeler has excellent weather. September is very warm; the average temperature is 20°C with highs in the mid 20s. October is very pleasant too and daily highs can be in the 20s as well. By November things are a little cooler and the temperature can drop into single figures, although there are still plenty of warm sunny days in the mid teens.

Rainfall is low in early autumn, but by November the wetter weather arrives – November averages 118mm of rainfall.

Winter is cool in Icmeler, though it rarely gets very cold. Lows of 2°C or 3°C are common, but temperatures below freezing are very rare. It can be quite wet during December and January, with around 170mm average rainfall. These months average 13 to 14 days with rainfall per month. On good sunny days, and there are a quite a few, temperatures will climb into double figures.

Spring is a great time to visit, especially for those uncomfortable in very hot weather. It’s much cooler and quieter than in midsummer. In March daily highs begin to climb into the low teens as the cool winter weather disappears. April and May are warm and dry. By May it can really feel as though summer has begun with temperatures frequently entering the 20s and an average of 9 sunshine hours per day.

Sun-lovers will certainly enjoy the climate of Icmeler. Summers are long and hot as you would expect from a Mediterranean beach resort. Spring and autumn offer great weather too, especially for those who like the temperature a little more moderate.