Weather in Dalaman in October

How October compares

October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Dalaman. Within Turkey it is 3rd of 18 (Turkey in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Dalaman is 10.4°C warmer by day and 7.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Dalaman peaks at 25.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.8°C or more. About 53% of days top 25°C and 1 in 19 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.0°C; one night in ten drops to 12.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 35.3°C (1991-10-01) and the coldest night 7.6°C (2003-10-29).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 64 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2011 with 224 mm, the driest 1999 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 66%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 24.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.3°C to 25.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (27.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:12 and sets about 18:29 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 27%.

Is October a good time to visit Dalaman?

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

Warm days, with a cooler edge after dark

Expect comfortable warmth rather than consistently fierce heat. Around 53% of days reach 25°C, while only 5% reach 30°C, so October suits you better if you enjoy being outdoors without wanting very hot afternoons. Midday can still feel hot, making shade, sunscreen and lighter clothing sensible. After sunset, the change is noticeable: the average low is 16°C, but the coldest nights can fall to around 13°C or below. A jumper or light jacket will make sitting outside more comfortable. Bring trousers as well as shorts, and avoid packing as though every evening will stay as warm as the afternoon.

Good swimming weather, but keep plans flexible

The sea is a strong reason to choose October: at an average of 24.3°C, it remains warm enough for swimming rather than just a quick dip. Sunshine averages about 8.1 hours within 11 hours of daylight, leaving useful time for outdoor plans, though that is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. The catch is rain, with about 5 rainy days during the month. Keep some plans flexible and pack a light waterproof rather than assuming sunshine every day. This is a good fit if swimming matters but you can accept occasional wet weather; less so if uninterrupted dry days are essential.