What's the weather like in Fethiye in April
Fethiye, Turkey, is beautiful in April with weather much milder than the peak summer months of July and August, and beautiful lush landscapes due to the winter rain.
Rainfall
April sees only 7 days of rain, on average, with a total average precipitation rate of only 40mm. This makes it the sixth driest month of the year, after the five following months. April is definitely the start of the drier half of the year in the resort.
The probability that rainfall occurs varies throughout the month. April 1 is the wettest day with a 35% chance that it will rain. April 30 is the driest day; the chance of rainfall has lowered to 28% by then. There are three main types of rainfall. Thunderstorms happen most often, on 51% of all days with rainfall. Light and moderate rain are observed as well, respectively on 33% and 15% of the rainy days.
Sunshine Hours
In addition, there are an incredible 11 hours of sunshine per day during this beautiful spring month, one hour more than in March. The same number is recorded in September as well. This sunny weather is perfect for checking out the many festivals in Fethiye during the month of April.
The higher amount of sunshine is due to two factors. The first one is the increasing length of the days. In the course of the month, the day length increases from 12.37 to 13.40 daylight hours. This means that each day is 2.1 minutes longer than the day before. The second factor is decreasing cloud covert decreases from 62% to 53% in the course of April.
Temperature
The average day temperature this time of year is 16°C, three degrees more than in March, but still four degrees below the average temperature in May. At night, the mercury drops to an average low of 12°C, while in the afternoon, it rises to a pleasant average high of 20°C. Both the average high and low temperatures increase with 3 degrees in the course of the month.
Sea Temperature
The sea temperature starts to rise again in March. After being at its average low of 16°C for two months, it now averages 17°Ctill too cold for swimming though.
Fethiye Hotels for April
Majesty Club Tuana Park
One of the very best places to stay in the resort is without question the Majesty Club Tuana Park Hotel, a top-rated all-inclusive holiday village. Accommodation is available as rooms that dot a beautifully lush botanic garden. If you're travelling with children, an animation team will keep them occupied and entertained whenever you want, so you could head out and enjoy an activity on your own. In the evening, you can enjoy performances in the amphitheatre or disco. All facilities you could wish for are present, including three pools, a children's pool, a sun terrace, various sports facilities, a water sports centre right next to the beach, several restaurants, a poolside bar, lobby bar and lounge bar, a TV and games room, and a hair and beauty salon.
Yonca Lodge Hotel
With a location right next to the beach, bordered by a river and within a peaceful and relaxing garden, Yonca Lodge Hotel is an excellent place to wind down and enjoy the October weather. This is a hotel that focuses on healthy living, uses organic produce and buys its fish straight from the local fishermen. You can enjoy breakfast as well as dinner at the beachefinitely a big plus! On the other side of the beach, you can visit a lively bar. On the hotel's premises, it's all about relaxing, listening to the sounds of birds in the sea and in the river, enjoying amazing food and enjoying the beautiful autumn colours.
Bars and Restaurants
Address Restaurant
It's always good when you stumble upon a tasty meal at a restaurant, but it's even better when it's a restaurant with a view. Address Restaurant is located right on the harbor, offering a perfect spot to people-watch or gaze at the bobbing boats nearby. Reviews rave about the friendly service, wonderful views, and hunger-satisfying food.
Mozaik Bahce
Mozaik Bahce is one of the most popular restaurants in the area and specializes in dishes from Hatay, the southeastern region of Turkey. These dishes, influenced by Ottoman, Arabic, Armenian, and French cuisine are sure to leave your taste buds with a unique and unforgettable experience. Reviewed as having excellent service, food and atmosphere, Mozaik Bahce is a must for a friendly, authentic Turkish experience.
Megri Restaurant
Situated in the heart of the resort, on the edge of historic Paspatur, Megri Restaurant has been a favorite dining venue among locals and tourists alike for many years. This so-called Lokanta-style restaurant serves numerous vegetarian dishes, but also one of the best traditional lamb kebabs around.
Things to do in Fethiye in April
With this beautiful weather comes a plethora of festivals and events.
Yeçil zümlü Mushroom Festival
In the beginning of April, the Yeçil zümlü Mushroom Festival takes place. This festival marks the beginning of spring in Fethiye, as well as the arrival of morel mushrooms, and is a much anticipated event. Along with these great mushrooms, the festival also has local crafts and homemade red wine. This lively event is definitely recommended if you happen to be visiting the resort this time of year.
Another popular event in Fethiye in April is the National Sovereignty and Children's Day, which is held toward the end of the month. This festival celebrates a very popular day on the Turkish calendar and is filled with parades and performances like folk dancing.
Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey
April is also the month in which the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey is sometimes held. At the end of April (or sometimes in early May), this tour serves as a way to prepare citizens for the upcoming summer. The tour comes through Fethiye when the riders come in from Denizli. This is an exciting event and would be a great way to spend your time if you happen to be in Fethiye when it is happening.
