Planning8 min readMarch 15, 2025
Best Time to Walk the Lycian Way
The Short Answer
The best months to walk the Lycian Way are March to May (spring) and September to November (autumn).
Spring (March - May)
Spring is the most popular season on the Lycian Way.
March
- Temperatures: 12-18C
- Wildflowers begin blooming
- Perfect for coastal sections
April
- Temperatures: 15-22C
- Peak wildflower season
- Ideal hiking weather
May
- Temperatures: 19-27C
- Sea warm enough for swimming
- Great for hiking with beach days
Autumn (September - November)
Autumn offers warm seas, golden light, and fewer crowds.
September
- Temperatures: 24-30C
- Sea temperature peaks at 27C
- Pomegranate and fig season
October
- Temperatures: 18-25C
- The sweet spot - comfortable all day
- Warm sea, pleasant nights
November
- Temperatures: 13-19C
- Risk of rain increases
- Beautiful moody atmosphere
Summer (June - August)
Temperatures hit 35-40C. Start before 6AM, carry 3+ liters of water.
Winter (December - February)
Cold and wet but magical solitude. Temperatures 8-14C.
Our Recommendation
Book for the second half of April or the first half of October. Perfect weather, manageable crowds, and every pansiyon will be open.
