Fethiye, Turkey: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Sheltered bay for paragliding and Lycian rock tombs. Best for: active travellers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Fethiye are April to June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and too cool from December to March.
Fethiye month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.8 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 17°C | 2/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.6 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 20°C | 6/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 23°C | 5/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 25°C | 8/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.5 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.4 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 36°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| September | Good | 7.7 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 31°C | 4/30 |
| October | Good | 6.2 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| November | Good | 3.9 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 22°C | 6/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.1 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 18°C | 11/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Fethiye
Sheltered bay for paragliding and Lycian rock tombs. Hot dry summers, warm seas until October and a big choice of all-inclusive hotels. Beaches are often pebbly and busy in July and August.
In Fethiye afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 36°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Fethiye
When is the best time to visit Fethiye for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Fethiye are April to June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Fethiye?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 36°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Fethiye?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and too cool from December to March.