Side, Turkey: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Ancient Greek and Roman ruins right beside a sandy beach. Best for: families, history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Side are April to June, August to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and too cool from November to March.
Side month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.0 h | 2.6 | 21 min | 17°C | 15/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.4 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 18°C | 9/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.7 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 20°C | 7/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 24°C | 1/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 25°C | 6/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 35°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| September | Good | 7.5 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 30°C | 5/30 |
| October | Good | 6.2 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 21°C | 10/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.5 h | 2.2 | – | 17°C | 18/30 |
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 Side
Ancient Greek and Roman ruins right beside a sandy beach. 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 Side afternoon highs average from 17°C in December to 35°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 18 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Side
When is the best time to visit Side for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Side are April to June, August to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Side?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in December to 35°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 18 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Side?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and too cool from November to March.