Is Kemer warm enough for swimming in early October?

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TL;DR

In early October, the sea in Kemer can be around 27–28°C and sunny daytime temperatures may reach 37°C. However, heavy rain is possible, and afternoon wind can make it feel chilly after swimming.

What the community said

Reports from 3–9 October indicate that Kemer’s sea was still swimmable: water was above 28°C in the first days and later around 27°C. Even after morning rain, sunshine returned and swimming was possible in the afternoon.

4 days ago sea temperature 27–28°C

For an October trip, bring a light shirt for the evening. Leaving the sea tends to feel more comfortable before noon; cooler wind may pick up later in the day, while hotel pools can feel much colder than the sea.

4 days ago light evening shirt

In Beldibi near Kemer, hot weather followed a rainy cyclone: the water was about 27°C and temperatures in direct sun reached roughly 37°C.

6 days ago Beldibi: water 27°C, sun temperatures up to 37°C