Weather in Belek in October

How October compares

October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Belek. Within Turkey it is 1st of 18 (Turkey in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Belek is 11.4°C warmer by day and 7.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Belek peaks at 26.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.2°C or more. About 63% of days top 25°C and 1 in 9 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.0°C; one night in ten drops to 13.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 37.2°C (2020-10-06) and the coldest night 7.8°C (1996-10-29).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 76 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 1997 with 246 mm, the driest 2016 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 64%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 25.2°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.0°C to 26.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:03 and sets about 18:20 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 27%.

Is October a good time to visit Belek?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Belek on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm afternoons, cooler evenings

Belek in October suits travellers who want warmth for relaxing outdoors but would rather not have intense heat as the daily norm. Days reach 25°C on 63% of occasions, so warm afternoons are a reasonable expectation, not a guarantee. Midday can still feel hot, making shade and a slower pace useful when the temperature climbs. Evenings call for a different approach: a light jumper or jacket will be useful, especially if you plan to sit outside. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 13°C or lower, so trousers are a sensible addition to a bag otherwise filled with lighter clothes.

Good swimming weather, with room for rain

The sea is a strong reason to choose October: its average temperature is comfortably within swimming territory, with a year-to-year range of 24°C to 26°C. That makes this a sensible month if swimming matters as much as lying in the sun. There are about 8 hours of sunshine within 11 hours of daylight, leaving a useful window for outdoor plans. Rain is the compromise, with about 5 rainy days during the month. Do not assume those will all be brief showers, or that your stay will avoid them. Pack a light waterproof and keep outdoor plans flexible; the averages support a warm holiday, not a promise of clear skies every day.