When to hike the Lycian Way

You can find information on the internet that it is best to hike along the Lycian Way from April to May and from September to the end of October. It is because during summer it is too hot on the trail and during winter months it is rainy. Fair enough, but I was lucky when I hiked in January, there was just 1 rainy day out of 10.

We personally think that it is best to hike around the 15th of October - to the 20th of November and from the 1st of March - to the 15th of April. In March and November, it is about 20℃ in Turkey and you might think the season is over or not yet started. I want to warn you that on the trail, the temperature feels different! It is not windy there, so this is the perfect time to hike. You might even want to swim in the sea! That is what we have actually done when we hiked in March and November numerous times.

You can find below a more detailed summary of statistics at different times of the year.
You can find information on the internet that it is best to hike along the Lycian Way from April to May and from September to the end of October. It is because during summer it is too hot on the trail and during winter months it is rainy. Fair enough, but I was lucky when I hiked in January, there was just 1 rainy day out of 10.

We personally think that it is best to hike around the 15th of October - to the 20th of November and from the 1st of March - to the 15th of April. In March and November, it is about 20℃ in Turkey and you might think the season is over or not yet started. I want to warn you that on the trail, the temperature feels different! It is not windy there, so this is the perfect time to hike. You might even want to swim in the sea! That is what we have actually done when we hiked in March and November numerous times.

You can find below a more detailed summary of statistics at different times of the year.
January


January can be rainy, and on the eastern part of the trail there may be snow. For this reason, we usually recommend hiking only the central or western parts.
However, many of our clients have hiked in January without any rain at all, or with only light rain. Hiking is possible with proper clothing.
Some accommodations and small places along the trail may be closed in January, but the trail is very quiet and peaceful.

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February


February is very similar to January. There can be rainy days, but temperatures are slightly warmer. Hiking is possible, especially on the central and western parts of the Lycian Way.
Some hotels and cafés may still be closed, but this month is calm and not crowded.

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March


In March, the weather becomes better. Rain is still possible, but there are more sunny days. Daytime temperatures can reach 20–23 °C.
March is a good month for hiking, especially from the middle of the month.
In early March, some places along the trail may still be closed, but the atmosphere is quiet and very pleasant.

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April


April is one of the best months to hike the Lycian Way. There are fewer rainy days, and the temperatures are very comfortable. Nature is green and beautiful.
All services along the trail are usually open.

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May


May can be very different depending on the year. In some years, the weather is comfortable. In other years, it can become very hot.
There was one year when temperatures reached 38 °C around mid-May.
If it is hot, hiking is still possible by starting early in the morning and finishing before 12:00 pm.

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June


In some years, hiking in June is possible, especially early in the morning. In other years, it can be difficult because of the heat. In general, we do not recommend hiking in June.

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July & August


We usually do not recommend hiking during summer months because of high temperatures.
However, there was one year when August was cooler, around 28 °C, and some clients hiked comfortably. In hot years, temperatures can reach 30–38 °C, which is not safe for hiking.

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September


September is a nice month, but it can still be hot. On average, daytime temperatures are around 30 °C. The end of September is more comfortable.

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October


October is a very good month for hiking. There may be some rainy days, but they are usually short. October should not be considered a rainy month.
Most accommodations and services are open, and the trail is less busy than in spring.

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November


November is also an excellent time to hike the Lycian Way. Daytime temperatures are usually 23–25 °C, and there are not many rainy days.
Early and mid-November are especially good. Toward the end of the month, some places may start to close, but hiking conditions are still very good.

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December


Hiking in December is still possible. Many of our clients have hiked in December without any rain at all. Some rainy days are possible, but good hiking conditions are still common.
Some hotels, cafés, and small shops may be closed, but the trail is very quiet and ideal for people who like calm and nature.
January


January can be rainy, and on the eastern part of the trail there may be snow. For this reason, we usually recommend hiking only the central or western parts.
However, many of our clients have hiked in January without any rain at all, or with only light rain. Hiking is possible with proper clothing.
Some accommodations and small places along the trail may be closed in January, but the trail is very quiet and peaceful.

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February


February is very similar to January. There can be rainy days, but temperatures are slightly warmer. Hiking is possible, especially on the central and western parts of the Lycian Way.
Some hotels and cafés may still be closed, but this month is calm and not crowded.

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March


In March, the weather becomes better. Rain is still possible, but there are more sunny days. Daytime temperatures can reach 20–23 °C.
March is a good month for hiking, especially from the middle of the month.
In early March, some places along the trail may still be closed, but the atmosphere is quiet and very pleasant.

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April


April is one of the best months to hike the Lycian Way. There are fewer rainy days, and the temperatures are very comfortable. Nature is green and beautiful.
All services along the trail are usually open.

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May


May can be very different depending on the year. In some years, the weather is comfortable. In other years, it can become very hot.
There was one year when temperatures reached 38 °C around mid-May.
If it is hot, hiking is still possible by starting early in the morning and finishing before 12:00 pm.

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June


In some years, hiking in June is possible, especially early in the morning. In other years, it can be difficult because of the heat. In general, we do not recommend hiking in June.

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July & August


We usually do not recommend hiking during summer months because of high temperatures.
However, there was one year when August was cooler, around 28 °C, and some clients hiked comfortably. In hot years, temperatures can reach 30–38 °C, which is not safe for hiking.

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September


September is a nice month, but it can still be hot. On average, daytime temperatures are around 30 °C. The end of September is more comfortable.

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October


October is a very good month for hiking. There may be some rainy days, but they are usually short. October should not be considered a rainy month.
Most accommodations and services are open, and the trail is less busy than in spring.

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November


November is also an excellent time to hike the Lycian Way. Daytime temperatures are usually 23–25 °C, and there are not many rainy days.
Early and mid-November are especially good. Toward the end of the month, some places may start to close, but hiking conditions are still very good.

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December


Hiking in December is still possible. Many of our clients have hiked in December without any rain at all. Some rainy days are possible, but good hiking conditions are still common.
Some hotels, cafés, and small shops may be closed, but the trail is very quiet and ideal for people who like calm and nature.
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