We spent our holiday in Turkey in Antalya in mid-October 2023. We chose our vacation this month specifically: it’s not cold yet, but it’s not so hot. There is a breeze outside during the daytime. Our vacation flew by quickly and unnoticed. The air temperature during the day was very comfortable on average +26+28 degrees, in the evening the temperature dropped to +20 degrees. The water temperature was about +25 degrees, it was ideal for swimming. I really enjoyed my holiday, I hope we will return to Turkey in Antalya during the same period next year.
Weather reviews
The weather is excellent at this time, but, of course, not for swimming in the sea. The water is 15 degrees, the beaches are mostly empty. Although, my friends and I had picnics on the beach. The sun is already warming up nicely, you can sunbathe a little and wander around in the water. Especially on those days when the temperature rose to +18-20. The rest of the time, a heated swimming pool helps) Moreover, our goal was to fly to Europe, see the sights and take a break from routine for little money, and not swim in the sea.
My boyfriend and I vacationed here last year, starting from the May holidays until about the middle of the month. At the beginning of the holiday we encountered heavy rains with thunderstorms, lightning and other things. I even managed to get scared that the whole vacation would be like this. We didn’t go to the beach for three days, but then the weather cleared up. It became warm and sunny again. On average it was +25 during the day, +17 at night. The sea water is warm, about 20 degrees. Not boiling water, but not cold either, a pleasant coolness after sunbathing.
My sister and nephew flew to the sea in October. The holiday was chosen during the most comfortable period of the year and with a location in a windless bay. Therefore, in Sharm the choice fell on hotels in the Hadaba area. It was quite hot, but comfortable (30+ - I think autumn/spring is the ideal time for Egypt), with a light breeze (but not strong, since the hotel is in a bay, which helped withstand this heat. There were no low tides (on the contrary, there was even good tide) In terms of weather, October is a great time, and if you choose the right place, it’s generally ideal.
Last year in August I flew to Cuba on vacation. This is a beautiful island with amazing culture and nature. The climate in August is ideal for relaxation. The temperature during the day stays around 30 degrees, which allows you to spend a lot of time on the beach. There is practically no rain, it is sunny all the time. I advise you to take sunscreen with you to Cuba, as they have problems with this. There are no problems with the hotel, there is enough accommodation.
Last year I attended the May holidays in Barcelona. The weather was wonderful all days. Sunny, partly cloudy during the day, which did not interfere with walks at all, air temperature up to 22 degrees. It was gloomy and cloudy for several days, but it never rained. Very comfortable weather for walking around the city and visiting attractions. There was practically no nighttime temperature difference: minimum 18 degrees.
We vacationed in Sharm el-Sheikh in March. To my pleasant surprise, the weather was very comfortable during this period. During the day it reached 27 degrees, not very stuffy, but hot in the sun. A light breeze saved me; in some places it seemed a little cool, but for me it was much more comfortable. The water temperature is comfortable, but after about half an hour of swimming you can already freeze. At night the temperature dropped to about 16-18 degrees; in the evening we wore jeans and bikers for a walk. There was no rain or gloomy weather during my stay. Always sunny and cloudless. The best time for sunbathing is from 7 am to lunch.
We visited Batumi to relax and explore local attractions. The weather in the first half of June was 21 - 23 degrees, I like warmer summers. Sometimes it was cloudy and raining. There weren't many people on the beach, we sunbathed, but didn't swim in the sea, the water was cold 21 degrees. There are mountains nearby and the air was clean; on excursion walks you could breathe very easily. If you are interested in a purely beach holiday, it is better to choose other destinations this month.
June is my favorite month for a seaside holiday in this area. Warmth is already guaranteed and the water is well heated, but you don’t have to swelter from the heat. 24-27 degrees is the ideal daytime temperature for me. And at night it was no longer cold, on average 17 degrees. The water was already more than 20 degrees. It's not cold to climb. On the contrary, it is very refreshing. I would recommend June (beginning) to those who don’t particularly like the heat, like me.
The country is fabulous, EVERYONE needs to visit it at least once! The only downside is the weather. I naively chose mid-spring for my trip, hoping that it wouldn’t be too hot there. Not so! It's very, very hot here, really like in the desert. In fact, I found out that the Emirates is in the top of the hottest countries in the world. Even at the beginning of the month here in the sun it was already +30 and above. And the further you go, the hotter it gets. There is no talk of any rain. The heat is hard to bear. Even when the thermometer shows “only” +28, it seems that everything is +35.