Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Selimiye, Turkey

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Selimiye...

Selimiye is a coastal city in Turkey. The water temperature around Selimiye varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 17°C (62.6°F) in March up to 23.3°C (74°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (68°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Selimiye is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Selimiye?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Selimiye is about:

Are there surf spots near Selimiye?

There are not too many surf spots close to Selimiye. A spot, which is not too far away, is Ikaria-Armenistis, which is 87.1km (57.9miles) away from Selimiye. Click here to check out more information on Ikaria-Armenistis and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Selimiye are Alacati, which is approximately 93.2km (57.9miles) away, and Acropolis, located approximately 93.3km (57.9miles) from Selimiye.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Selimiye. A beach that might be worth checking out is Didim, which is 21.5km (13.4miles) away from Selimiye. Another good beach near Selimiye is Bodrum, 28.2km (17.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Selimiye?

The water temperature around Selimiye is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during early spring, temperatures drop down to 17°C (63°F). During these months, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Selimiye?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during spring. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Selimiye: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Selimiye...

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