What's the weather like in Fethiye in August
Like July, the month of August is hot. In fact, August is one of the two hottest months of the year in Fethiye, Turkey, and can even be almost unbearable during the day. However, if you like the heat, you will love Fethiye in August and even if you don't, you will find many beautiful things to see instead of melting on the beach.
Temperature
One especially nice part of the hot month of August is the wonderfully warm summer nights. These warm summer nights are the perfect backdrop for a romantic and relaxing holiday and provide an ideal time to go fishing at the harbor or the marina. In August, the average nighttime temperature is a pleasantly warm 24°C. The average afternoon high, on the other hand, is a scorching hot 33°C. These two temperatures stay essentially constant throughout the month. The overall average temperature is 28°C, making August the warmest month of the year, together with July.
Sea Temperature
The temperature of the sea also reaches its annual maximum this month and now averages 27°C. This is perfect for swimming, scuba diving, and paragliding. Paragliding can even provide entertainment at sunset. Just pull up a seat at a local bar and watch the sunset paragliders glide onto the beach.
Rainfall
August is a dry month with only 9mm of precipitation on average and only 2 days of rain. Therefore, you will likely not need an umbrella during your August visit to Fethiye. August is one of the absolute driest months of the year. In fact, the beginning of the month is the actual driest period of the year with a chance of rainfall of merely 2%. By the end of the month that chance has increased slightly to 6%.
Precipitation
Precipitation may be exceptionally rare, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. When it rains, it happens in the form of thunderstorms or light rain. They respectively occur on 68% and 24% of the days with rainfall.
Sunshine Hours
Additionally, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors in the resort with 13 glorious hours of daily sunshine. This is only one hour fewer than the annual maximum of 14 hours in July. 13 hours of sunshine are also recorded in June and May.
Cloud
In the course of the month, cloud cover increases gradually. August 1 is one of the clearest days of the year with only 12% of cloud cover. August 31 has 17% of cloud cover, which is still quite clear by all accounts.
Fethiye Hotels for August
Oasis Village Calis
The Oasis Village Calis is a huge complex of holiday homes situated in the town of Yaniklar near Fethiye. The complex has holiday homes, bungalows, apartments, town houses and villas, all set within relaxing gardens and right next to the beach. This is an ideal place to stay for couples, families and groups of friends who are looking for a fun beach holiday. All accommodations are equipped with bathrooms and kitchens and most of them have built-in wood burning stoves and/or garden barbecues. Common facilities and areas that can be used include four outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, a pool bar and snack bar, fitness centre and sauna, a mini-supermarket, a mini-golf course, a children's playground, private parking, a restaurant and tennis courts.
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.
Fethiye Beaches in August
Boncuklu Bay
Boncuklu Bay is one of the smaller bays in the Fethiye area and has an unspoiled, natural feel. There are no restaurants, cafes or bars around, so it's the perfect place to picnic and relax with family or friends. This small, pebbly beach provides natural protection from the wind and clear, clean waters.
Bars and Restaurants
Ocakbasi Restaurant
With a superb location on the seafront road in Fethiye, Ocakbasi Restaurant is a popular barbecue place in the centre of the resort. This is a traditional Turkish restaurant, a great place to go for a fun night out. There is an amazing variety of kebabs, including chicken, lamb, liver and spicy.
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.
Things to do in Fethiye in August
Rhodes day trip
One of the greatest sights from Fethiye is the northern hills of Rhodes. If you are in the right place at the right time, you can see these beautiful hills as the sun sets. For a closer look, a day trip to Rhodes is absolutely recommended. Many tour companies offer return trips to Rhodes, an ancient Greek island with an old walled town and many historically significant sites.
Olu Deniz
If you are in the area for a few days, you might want to explore the areas around Fethiye. The beautiful resort of Olu Deniz has a beach with perfect places to view the famous Turkish sunsets. Olu Deniz is only a quick 30 minutes bus ride from Fethiye.
