Dalyan’s season runs with the turtles: the beach is at its best in summer, the river and mud baths all year.
Warm and green from April, with birds in the delta and the sea swimmable by late May. Turtles start nesting in May.
Hot at 33 to 37°C inland, with the river and beach the places to be. Nesting season continues to September, so the beach has protected zones.
Warm sea and gentle heat in September and October, with hatchlings leaving the beach.
Quiet and mild, with rain. Many hotels close but the town stays alive and the hot springs are perfect in cool weather.
June and September are ideal for beach and river; May and October for walking, kayaking and birdwatching.
See the top things to do in Dalyan, how to get there and where to stay. For the whole country, read the best time to visit Turkey.