The most important thing to consider when planning a trip in the fall is the unpredictability of the weather in Turkey. October is still sunny in some regions of the country, and you can enjoy the warm sea in Antalya and Kemer. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea, the temperature of the water and air will be much lower.
Weather in October in Turkey
On the Mediterranean coast, you can swim and sunbathe until mid-October. In the first half of the month there are many sunny days, and it rains very rarely.
Sunbathing is better during the day, when the air is warmed up as much as possible. For evening walks, be sure to take warm clothes.
What you need to know:
Air temperature. During the day, the thermometer reaches +25°С. Air temperature at night – +15...+18°С;
Water in the Mediterranean Sea warms up to +22…+24°С;
The sea is calm, waves can rise in the afternoon.
Starting from the second half of October, the weather deteriorates - the sea storms more often, the sun shows up less and less. It is raining, and a strong piercing wind is blowing from the sea.
How to choose a place to stay in Turkey
The following recommendations will help you decide on the best place for your vacation:
On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in October, sunny, dry weather, so feel free to choose Alanya, Antalya, Kemer or Belek for your vacation.
It is better to go to Marmaris and Bodrum in early October, because after October 12-15 the rainy season begins there.
Important! If you are going on vacation with children, choose a hotel complex with a warm pool, it will be cold for kids to swim in the sea.
Prices for tours to Turkey in October
Many hotels have interesting offers for autumn vacations. The season is coming to an end, and prices are correspondingly lower.
In Antalya and Marmaris hotels you can find tours costing from 625 USD (price for two, for 7 nights, with departure from Kyiv).
In Bodrum, Belek and Side, prices start at 670 USD.
The cheapest ones are Alanya and Kemer, there are tours to these cities from 550 USD.
Holidays with children in October in Turkey
It is very profitable to take a family tour in autumn. Many hotels reduce the price tag, and the quality of service and animation remain at the highest level.
The most developed entertainment infrastructure for children is in the resorts of Antalya and Belek. Alanya and other cities are a little behind, but still there you will find a lot of interesting things for your little ones.
In addition to children's animation in hotels, there are many different entertainment in the resorts of Turkey:
Important! The end of October is considered the low season, and many hotels may not have children's animation. Please ask this question when booking your tour.
Things to do in Turkey in October
What to do on vacation in October? We present you the TOP 5 most popular autumn activities in Turkey.
Beach break
Thanks to the comfortable weather, beach football and volleyball are popular on the Turkish coast, water attractions and boat trips are also in demand.
Diving
The temperature of the water in the sea allows diving. In October, many Turkish dive centers have discounts for tourists.
Tours
Mild weather is conducive to visiting excursions. Turkey has many natural attractions, there are mountains and waterfalls. Among lovers of antiquity, the ancient cities of Perge, Phaselis and Aspendos are popular.
Amusement parks and dolphinariums
To visit with children, choose amusement parks and dolphinariums. In October, water parks are still open in Kemer, Belek, Alanya, Antalya and Kusadasi. There are dolphinariums in Antalya, Belek and Kemer.
Shopping
The end of the season is a great time for shopping. In many shopping malls and markets you can find products with promotional prices. And in Istanbul and Antalya there are outlets with permanent discounts.
Türkiye is a wonderful country with a well-developed tourism infrastructure. Therefore, a holiday in October will bring you a lot of impressions and positive emotions, even despite the possible vagaries of the weather.
