Best time to visit Kaş
The best time to visit Kaş for general outdoor activities – and to avoid the heat of summer – is from mid-May to mid-July, and from late-August to mid-October when temperatures average 26°C (79°F).
However, if you prefer hot weather for a beach holiday, visit in summer anytime from mid-June to mid-September, when temperatures average 30°C (86°F) but often exceed 35°C (95°F), especially during July and August.
Kaş weather
Kaş has a temperate climate with hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters.
What is the best month to visit Kaş?
June through September are the best months to visit Kaş – the weather is hot, and sunny, with little to no rainfall – perfect for the beach.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Kaş.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Kaş?
The hottest time of year in Kaş is normally July and August, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 35°C (95°F), with very high heat and humidity.
The hot season lasts from mid-June to late-September, with an average daily high temperature above 29°C (84°F).
Which is the coldest month in Kaş?
The coldest month of the year at Kaş is January, with an average high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F).
The cool season lasts from December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 18°C (64°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Kaş?
The sunniest time of year in Kaş is usually July with an average of 14 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 96% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Kaş?
Kaş experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 49% – 62% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Kaş?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Kaş is 12°C (53°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 5°C (41°F) to comfortable at 19°C (66°F).
The more humid time of year in Kaş lasts from June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid on average 18% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Kaş is August, with around 21 days that may feel humid.
October through to May is generally comfortable, with minimal or no humidity.
When is the sea warmest in Kaş?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Kaş in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C (82°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from mid-July through September, with an average temperature above 26°C (79°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Kaş?
January is usually the wettest month in Kaş with 242mm (9.5in) on average, distributed across 11 days.
The heaviest rainfall in Kaş falls during the months of November through March.
The drier season lasts from April through Ocotober.
Which is the windiest month in Kaş?
The windiest month of the year in Kaş is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from December through to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from April through November. The calmest month of the year in Kaş is October, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Kaş.
Kaş Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 18 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 10 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 2 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 62 | 60 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 49 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 62 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 242 | 134 | 93 | 34 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 65 | 80 | 209 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: Lasts from July to mid-September when prices are at their highest, and during Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Low season: The ‘shoulder season’ months of April, May, mid- to late-September and October.
No season: Winter – accommodation on the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts is often closed from mid-October until late-April – with the exception of Christmas and New Year.
Source: Meteorological data for Kaş is based on weather statistics gathered during 2012 to 2021 by the Turkish State Meteorological Service at the closest weather stations, including: Finike, located about 50km (31mi) east of Kaş; and Dalaman Airport (DLM), located 95km (59mi) northwest of Kaş. These stations are deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Kaş may vary slightly.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Kaş: 22 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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