Turkey in October 2024 – is it worth going? Weather, sea temperature, where is it possible to swim, hotel & tours prices? What to do in Turkey in October, where is better to go on seaside holidays – found out good Time for Trip.
Turkey is literally “The Promised Land” for beach tourists. Those who have been there once certainly strive to repeat their experience. If they even don’t put such trips on stream, turning them into a great annual tradition!
There is, perhaps, only one serious obstacle – Turkey is regularly overheating in the summer months. Even in its north, in Istanbul in June it’s difficult to breathe!
Indeed: in July and August, the air temperature there may jump over +35-38 °C. And everything seems to melt down: if not in reality, then in the eyes of foreigners. All this happens against the backdrop of a blue cloudless sky, not inclined to shed even a tear of rain.
That’s why it’s hard to take…
This suits, of course, not everyone potential traveler. And therefore, those who do not want to boil every day make a different decision. Shifting vacation dates and going on vacation to Turkey in… October.
As it’s not hot but still warm time – almost everywhere. Even in completely non-seaside places – in Cappadocia in early October, for instance – you can walk in a shirt and shorts. And enjoy life without fear of overheating!
Opportunities
In some Turkish resorts in the middle of autumn, you can still swim and sunbathe. Not everywhere, however, – in October, the sea temperature in Turkey does not always provoke such procedures. But in the south and even the east of the country – in the same Bodrum – there are no special problems with entering the sea.
Also, there will be very few vacationers around. And the hotel prices will pleasantly drop from their summer highs, since the month we are talking about is actually considered off-season here.
So vacation in October Turkey promise will be a pleasant event in your life – in every sense
However, let’s look at the facts. And we will start quite traditionally:
Weather In Turkey In October
The Asian country is too big for your hoping to find an equally pleasant and warm climate in all its corners. And therefore it would be wrong to say that weather conditions favorable for swimming are prevailing on its whole coastline – at least, on its Black Sea shore it’s hard to imagine that someone is willingly dip into the water.
Quite chilly is in Kilyos, a popular seaside resort near Istanbul. During the day, the air temperature barely reaches +20 °C. The sea off the coast is warmed up to +18-19 °C – in the best case.
Approximately the same degrees you will find in Shile and Agva, well-known (in Turkey) Black Sea resorts
Istanbul
Equally, Istanbul itself does not look like an excessively sultry place even in early October. Therefore, it’s a quite popular destination – among those who know…
Can you count on some cut-off? Yes – in comparison with summer months prices in hotels are falling significantly.
And for about € 50-60 per night (breakfast excluded) you can stay at the very cozy Sultans Hotel right in the city center. Family-run business, it’s awarded high (9.2) rating on Booking – for being close to the main attractions of Istanbul and clean comfortable rooms.
Do you want to stay in a kind of private flat? Than look at the side of Sultanahmet Center View Apart Hotel which have the very central location and “super helpful” host. How much it costs? In the first half of October you will rent quite spacious apartments (of about 30 m2) for € 70-80 per night/per 2.
Pretty warm, pleasant, weather you will find in October in the far suburbs of Istanbul on the Marmara coast: Armutlu or Mudanya, Erdek or Şarköy. At this time there is usually no more than +22 °C during the day but only about of +15-17 °C – after sunset.
Turkish resorts that are located to the south: Kuşadası and so on, can offer much more in terms of warmness and possibilities.
Aegean Sea
The Aegean coast is traditionally chosen as a destination for seaside holidays by those who can’t stand excessively hot weather. And most of those people are Turks themselves.
Didim and Bodrum, Datca and Marmaris, Fethiye, Oludeniz or Kas are much more popular among the inhabitants of Turkey than the Antalya Riviera itself. And this is understandable – even in the off-season – this part of Turkey in early October is the best, brilliant, place for vacation!
After all, the air temperature in the afternoon reaches a maximum of +28-30 °C here. And by the end of the first decade, only a slight cooling follows: up to +24-26 °C
Do you think, that further it’ll get worse and in a fast mode? Nothing of the kind – according to statistics of the recent years the air warms up to + 25 °C for a long time – until the beginning of November.
The nights are colder. But not so much that you start shivering chilly, trying to keep warm in a lacy blouse. In most cases, it will not be lower than of +18-20 °C. In some years, the atmosphere cools down to a maximum of +21-22 °C.
Precipitation
The traveler’s reviews report about rare and not heavy rains. And meteorologists stats confirm this: 30 mm per month and only 2-3 rainy days.
In the rest ones, the sun shines brightly! The probability of a fine day at these latitudes in mid-autumn is no less than 75-80%.
The sea temperature in Bodrum and Marmaris in October never exceeds +24-25 °C which is enough for swimming literally all age groups. Regardless of the time of day!
Prices 2024
In our opinion, self-organization of the trip of such kind is the most correct way. Not for planning solely beach holiday but for creating a real big adventure.
After all, the distance from Istanbul to Bodrum can be overcome by car in just 7-8 hours. And in this case who would refuse to see one of the most beautiful cities of the world as a prelude to the main “dish”, seaside vacation?
Hotels in the (Aegean coast) region are not particularly cheap. And, which worse, they are in no hurry to offer all inclusive.
What can we recommend? From not so expensive and high-quality hotels, pay attention to Costa Maya Bodrum. Which have a big pool and serve for guests “very good breakfasts”.
In Kuşadası take a look at Sezgin Boutique Hotel. Whose price tags and service will force you to forget about a (quite big) distance from the beach.
Things to Do
Regional water parks are not so big. But even in this format they promise a lot of fun for children. And yes, at some days they are still open in October.
Equally, you can go on a boat trip along the coast or try paragliding. People in a well physical shape may want to embark on the Lycian Way. And the inquisitive ones can go on a (2-days) bus tour to look Cappadocia and fly on hot-air balloons – which is a real pleasure at any time of the year.
Equally, you can go even to Greece, for a few hours! Unless, of course, such islands as Kos near Bodrum, or Rhodes near Marmaris are attractive places enough from your point of view.
Travelers who rent a car in Turkey prudently find it easier to organize an extinguished sightseeing program. And, at the same time, it’ll be harder! Because there are too many opportunities…
From going to the ruins of Ephesus near Selcuk to visiting Pamukkale or Cappadocia, which at this time are incredibly quiet and beautiful. The Butterfly Valley near Fethiye, Blue Lagoon in Oludeniz, Turtle Beach in Dalyan – there are actually a lot of options for a boring leisure time!
Turkish Riviera
Well, if people eagerly come here in the summer months, not really scaring the heat, then in early October, holidays in Antalya are simply good for health.
The air in the coastal region during the day warms up to +27-29 °C. At the beginning of the month temperatures may be even higher – up to +32 °C, closer to November, it becomes colder.
But many vacationers from Europe will consider as a real gift even an air warmed up to +21-23 °C – somewhere in Norway or Sweden in the middle of autumn it is already snowing.
At night, the atmosphere in October Antalya (Side, Alanya) cools down to +18-22 ° C. Which clearly does not require of any especially warm clothes – the jacket in which you (probably) went on vacation will be enough.
The free space (if it’ll be) in the suitcase, by the way, will perhaps be filled upon returning home. After all, you can buy many interesting things in Turkey!
The rains on the Turkish Riviera in mid-autumn usually don’t get on your nerves. In some years, they are so rare that you will not have the chance to witness at least one. Thus, the humidity reaches unimaginable compare to summer values, drops to 60-70%.
Strong winds at this time are practically unbelievable things. But the sea temperature drops down to the range of +23-24 ° C. That is, to the values with which the sea in Marmaris meets October.
Prices
are decreasing to a very pleasant – for a budget traveler – level. Sol, in any case, you can find a room in decent hotel both in Lara or Side, for only 50 € per night (for two).
We advise you to pay special attention to the incredibly large, spacious and quite cheap apartments (90 m2) at River Park Residence Lara near Antalya. The mentioned residential complex is located at some distance from the beach, but has a large swimming pool. Judging by the reviews, not only us, but also other guests were favorably impressed by the cleanliness, as well as by the promptness of the staff.
Again, you can save a bit by staying in October in Alanya, perhaps the most inexpensive of the resorts in southern Turkey. Don’t believe in this? Just check out the current prices at Cleopatra King Apart near the famous beach.
What to Do
There are plenty of things to do, as well as there a mass of attractions in the vicinity of Antalya. There are actually so many of them that you are unlikely to see everything being on short (usually) vacation.
As a first step, pay attention to the ruins of ancient policies: Perge or Side, Aspendos, Olympos or Phaselis. Than – for instance – climb to the top (by cable car, of course) of Tahtali Mountain. Or take a visit to Mount Chimaera, a local landmark, in ancient times considering as a fire-breathing monster.
Also, quite popular is rafting on mountain rivers – especially in Köprülü Canyon and a National Park. In the middle of autumn, vacationers usually want to see Kekova Island, (and Sunken City) pay a visit to Myra, enter the church of St. Nicholas in Demre.
Active, loving long walks, tourists in the non-hot period can “embark” on the Lycian Way. Which stretches along the coast from Antalya to Fethiye.
As for long-distance trips, there are three routes especially most common.
The first, one-day long is a tour to Lake Salda, Pamukkale and Hierapolis. The other two are much longer.
A trip from Antalya to Istanbul is usually lasts for (at least) a couple of days. Also should be planned for the same or even longer period a journey from Antalya to Cappadocia.
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