When is the Mediterranean Sea Favorable for Yachting in Fethiye?

With so many sheltered coves, islands, and anchorages, the Gulf of Fethiye in Turkey is known to be a yachtsman’s delight. Assuming that you too have chosen this lively town as your next sailing destination, the first thing to decide on is – when to go for yachting in Fethiye!

Well, this article outlines the climatic and maritime conditions so that you can choose the perfect time to go for a sailing vacation in Fethiye.

Maritime weather in Fethiye:

Sailing season in this Turkish land is exceptionally long compared to others. It begins from April and remains until November with north-westerly winds blowing at 15 to 20 knots offshore.  No strong currents or tides can be experienced. 

What is the best period for sailing in Fethiye, Turkey?

The best period for a boat holiday in Fethiye is from April to November, as the sailing season in Turkey is exceptionally long compared to others. It begins from April and remains until November with north-westerly winds blowing at 15 to 20 knots offshore.

Fethiye typically faces the Mediterranean climate – hot & dry winters, warm & rainy winters.

1. July – August are the summer months when rain is quite unusual and temperature approximately remains around 30 degrees.
2. During winter, the temperature remains more than 10 degrees.
3. However, seawater temperature is never below 16 degrees, no matter whichever season it is.

Hence, you can plan your sailing vacation in Fethiye anytime during the summer months (when the water also remains crowded).

The end of October is a low season when winter is about to set in and the Fethiye sea gradually becomes cold when swimming is a strict no. It would seem as if the port city has gone into hibernation which remains so till the beginning of April.

[Note: Christmas is an exception when the city becomes alive and many coastal restaurants and cafes open their doors for a seaside celebration.]

Note down the breezes:

Before you set off your sail based on your preferred season as mentioned above, there’s one more task to do. Take note of the breezes for safe yachting in Fethiye!

Morning breeze –

During the morning, the weather remains calm and quite pleasant. However, as the mercury level sores up through the day, sea breezes begin from the southeastern direction.

• Speed: These will be light breezes but you can expect moderate gusts till 10 knots.

Midday breeze –

With the progress of the day, the wind will turn more becoming southerlies and then southwest swinging further.   

• Speed: Wind speed remains the same as the morning breeze ranging between 4 and 8 knots.

Afternoon breeze –

You can experience fresher winds in the afternoon coming from southwest to west direction.

• Speed: While the afternoon breeze speed remains the same at 8 – 12 knots, expect gusts till 18 knots during this time of the day. There might be swells of 0.7 – 1.5 m.

Overnight breeze –

Winds usually blow from the north during the nights in the Gulf of Fethiye.

• Speed: Experience light breezes up to 10 knots but do expect moderate winds at times. However, these won’t create any real swell.   

Besides these, your crew onboard or the boat rental services will guide you on the detailed real-time maritime weather in Fethiye.

Activities favorable in Fethiye weather:

Sunbathing and swimming are two major activities that people yachting in Fethiye can enjoy any time during the sailing season. However, specifically in May when the sea remains at 22 degrees, one can always engage in recreational water activities including scuba diving, paragliding, water skiing, etc.

So, now you know when the sky is clean and breezes are favorable on Fethiye waters. Next, make your bookings at the earliest as you know the peak season is about to begin.          

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