Today's weather for Kemer, Turkey7th Nov 2009 20:20

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Weather Overview for Kemer

Lying upon the Gulf of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is the sea side resort of Kemer. In keeping with the region, Kemer enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

Mediterranean climates are characterised by long hot summers and short mild winters with enjoyable shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. Summer sees the area become a hub of activity as tourists from Turkey and from all over the world flock to the region to take in its picturesque, soothing natural beauty - so if travelling at this time it’s recommended to book ahead.

Summer

In the summer you will find it can get extremely hot. The daily high temperature range in July is a blistering 30°C to 42°C, with night time temperatures only falling between 25°C and 30°C. Fortunately, the warm waters of the Med provide a relief from the heat. (See here for average water temperature across the year.) Summer temperatures continue well into October, which still sees a temperature range of 25°C to 30°C.

Spring, between March and May, also offers some near-perfect weather. While the beginning of the season can be quite cool, from the beginning of April temperatures in the low 20s can be seen on sunny days and towards summer they are guaranteed; May has an average high of 25°C. Rain is still possible but rapidly decreases as the season progresses and sunshine levels are consistently great, getting higher and higher towards summer.

Winter

Winter starts pretty suddenly come December when daily high temperatures of 20°C to 13°C occur, dropping down to between13°C and 7°C in the evenings. January is the coldest month of the year, though the mercury will almost never drop below freezing.

Late autumn and winter are the wettest times of the year and as the locals will tell you: when it rains, it pours. December and January each record in excess of 200mm of rain on average. The skies will open for a pretty short amount of time and soon after you will see the return of clear sunny skies. In fact, Kemer records 300 days a year of sunny, clear blue skies - heaven!

Other Information

Kemer is home to just under 10,000 permanent residents. While the town was originally a small rural town, in recent years it has become a busier, more popular tourist destination which at present day is a large driving force for its economy.

The region surrounding Kemer only become accessible in the 1960’s when the first road to the area was finally built. Now it is a vibrant, bustling resort town with a large hotel bed capacity, many summer events that host international DJs and artists and a long stretch of coastline that hosts many Blue Flag beaches. The area is famed for its natural beauty: here you will find some of the worlds most amazing beaches and you will be in very close proximity to the Taurus Mountains which you can hire a car to explore.

The Taurus Mountains are a major influence on the climate. While the Gulf of Antalya and the Mediterranean Sea provide a major moderating effect on the climate (keeping winters considerably mild), the Taurus Mountains act as a barrier to any cold winds and changeable weather that come up from the south of Turkey.

If diving is your thing then head round to Üç Adalar. At Beldibi you will find some exquisite caves to explore, not to mention an amazing beach. The Çıralı village and its pristine 4 km stretch of sand is another location in the region that is a must see.

All in all, Kemer has much to offer as a tourist destination in terms of sights, activities and an enviable Mediterranean climate to match.

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