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Best Time to Visit Selçuk

On the climate data, the best time to visit Selçuk is March – May and October & November, scoring up to 99/100 with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain in October. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

Selçuk, Turkey
Best months
Mar – May and Oct & Nov
Toughest
Jan and Jul & Aug
Warmest
Jul · 102°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 38°F
Wettest
Jan · 5.3 in
Driest
Jul · 0.2 in

Selçuk weather by month

Highs run from 54°F to 102°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.7 in (677 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°104°54°Jan57°Feb63°Mar71°Apr82°May93°Jun102°Jul102°Aug92°Sep79°Oct67°Nov57°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Selçuk, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high54°F12°C57°F14°C63°F17°C71°F22°C82°F28°C93°F34°C102°F39°C102°F39°C92°F33°C79°F26°C67°F20°C57°F14°C
Avg low38°F4°C40°F4°C43°F6°C49°F10°C58°F15°C67°F19°C73°F23°C73°F23°C65°F18°C56°F13°C47°F9°C40°F5°C
Rain5.3 in135 mm3.9 in99 mm2.5 in63 mm1.9 in48 mm1.3 in33 mm0.6 in14 mm0.2 in4 mm0.2 in4 mm0.7 in18 mm2.0 in51 mm3.5 in90 mm4.6 in118 mm
Humidity84%83%78%72%62%49%39%39%48%60%71%81%
Cloud57%57%50%45%34%17%6%7%16%30%41%53%
Comfort637188949672606076999071

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~254 m (833 ft) to Selçuk's ~30 m (98 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Selçuk season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 54–57°F (12–14°C), and nights reach 38°F (4°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.9 in (352 mm) of rain, 52% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (January), averaging 68/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 63°F highs in March to 82°F by May. About 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 43°F (6°C). March – May are among the best-scoring months (season average 93/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 93–102°F (34–39°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain, 3% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 67°F (19°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 64/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 92°F highs in September to 67°F by November. About 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (9°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 88/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great and 6 Good. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Selçuk weather questions

When is the best time to visit Selçuk?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Selçuk is March – May and October & November, scoring up to 99/100 with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain in October. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of heat.

What is the rainiest month in Selçuk?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.2 in (4 mm). The yearly total is around 26.7 in (677 mm).

What is the coldest month in Selçuk?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F (4°C) and highs of 54°F (12°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 102°F (39°C).

Is Selçuk humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 42%, and highs peak around 102°F (39°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Selçuk?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 38°F (4°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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