Marmaris
Marmaris is a port resort on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Türkiye, known for its beaches, boat trips and a ferry to the Greek island of Rhodes.
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Marmaris is a port city and resort on the Turkish Riviera, on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Türkiye in Muğla Province. Most visitors come for the beaches and watersports, and the town is a major package-holiday destination, especially for British visitors. Three marinas sit in the bay, and yacht trips and day cruises take in nearby islands, including Sedir Island, which has soft white sand and a protected beach. Dalaman Airport is about one hour's drive east and is the main air access point.
The old town sits on a hill running out to the sea and is the oldest part of town. Marmaris Castle, built in the Ottoman period, is now a museum with seven galleries. It was one of the few structures left undamaged by the 1957 earthquakes that destroyed most of the town. Ferries run to the Greek island of Rhodes in about 45 minutes. Summers are hot and dry, with heatwaves in July and August, and October stays warm and bright. Rain is most likely from November onward.
Marmaris in five
- Book gulets and day boats through a licensed operatorAsk what the price covers (meals, fuel, port fees), the route and the group size. Day boats often leave from the marina by mid-morning.
- Fly to Dalaman and pre-book the transferDalaman is the closest big airport, roughly 1.5 hours by road. Pre-book a shuttle for late arrivals, since dolmuş and bus connections thin out in the evening.
- Plan Rhodes as a day away from gulet bookingsFerries cross to Rhodes in Greece in the warm season. Do not stack it with a boat day or the Dalyan trip, because passport control and the timetable fix your hours at both ends.
- Choose İçmeler or Turunç for quiet nightsİçmeler has a beach a short boat or dolmuş ride from town, and Turunç sits in a cove with less traffic. Pick them over the main strip if you want to sleep.
- Spend a day at Dalyan and KaunosRiver boats, mud baths and the Kaunos rock tombs lie about 1.5 hours away, and Kaunos is on the Aegean MuseumPass.Dalyan
Things to do in Marmaris
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Need to know
- Airport
- Dalaman (DLM), roughly 1.5 hours by road
- Getting there
- Shuttle or bus from Dalaman; ferry from Rhodes in summer
- Getting around
- Dolmuş and water taxis to İçmeler and Turunç; walk the harbor
- Best base
- Town for the marina; İçmeler or Turunç for quiet
- Time needed
- 3–5 days with boat days and one day trip
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain15 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 184 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Mild, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Cool seaMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool sea
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Warm, quietAprilClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- MayClear7 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Warm, greenMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Warm seaJuneClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh34°Low24°Hot, busyAugustClear
Good
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Warm, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- NovemberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°MildNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 142 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Mild, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 178 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Marmaris, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Marmaris
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 85%
Marmaris
11:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°14°85%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 85%.
- Tue16°14°98%Tuesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Wed17°14°53%Wednesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Thu19°13°0%Thursday: Clear. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri17°11°0%Friday: Clear. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat17°7°0%Saturday: Clear. High 17°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun16°5°0%Sunday: Fog. High 16°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 08:42 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 49.94 TRY
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Dalyan and Kaunosabout 1.5 hours by roadRiver boats, rock tombs and a ruined city; Kaunos is on the Aegean pass.Read the guide
- Datça peninsulaabout 1.5–2 hours by road or boatA long finger of land with quiet bays and ancient Knidos at the tip.Read the guide
- Rhodes (Greece)short ferry crossing in summerA Greek island day trip; passport control at both ports sets the pace.
Before you go to Marmaris
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Rules for Marmaris, checked
- The Aegean MuseumPass (€95, 7 days) lists the Marmaris Museum, Knidos, Kaunos and Beçin Castle among its Muğla sites.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Marmaris
Ruins, bays and ferries down the coast
Read the guideTurquoise CoastThe Lycian shoreline east of Marmaris
Read the guideAll of TürkiyeRegions, entry rules and when to go
Read the guideTürkiye e-VisaWhether your passport needs one
Read the guideDalyanRiver boats, rock tombs and İztuzu Beach
Read the guideDatça and BozburunQuiet peninsulas and ancient Knidos
Read the guideFethiyeHarbor town and boat days, along the Lycian coast
Read the guideMarmaris FAQ
Is Marmaris worth visiting?
Yes for boat days, coves and an easy resort base, less so if you want an untouched village. It is livelier and more package-oriented than Kaş or Kalkan.
How many days do you need in Marmaris?
Three days cover a boat day, the castle and old town, and an easy beach day. Four or five lets you add Dalyan or Datça.
Can you take a ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes?
Yes, in the warm season. Carry your passport, ask the operator for the day's timetable, and leave a flexible day in case wind cancels the crossing.
Where is the best place to stay near Marmaris?
Town for the marina, İçmeler for a calmer beach, Turunç for a quiet cove. All three are within a short boat or dolmuş ride of each other.
When is the best time to visit Marmaris?
May, June, September and October. July and August are very hot, with many boats and beaches full, and some places close from about November to March.