The Mersin region is characterized by the duration of the bathing season and the mildness of the climate.
The Taurus mountain range protects Mersin from the northern winds, cold and dirty air masses from the mainland. Coniferous forests, citrus orchards and vineyards make the air of the Taurus National Park especially clean, rich and fresh. The Cyprus mainland, located 80 km away by sea, protects Mersin from sea winds and cold currents. Mersin is located in the lagoon of the Mediterranean Sea, protected by Cyprus on one side and surrounded by the Taurus Mountains on the other.
The sun shines here for 300 days a year. The sea is always azure-blue and rivals in beauty with the greenery of nature. The beaches and sands of the coast are distinguished by their cleanliness, and the prevailing sunny weather makes it possible to have long holidays.
The annual temperature varies from +12-17 degrees in winter and +28-33 in summer. The sea breeze during the first half of the day goes from the sea to the mountains, where the humidity condenses and it may rain in the mountains, after lunch the cool air moves from the mountains towards the sea. Such air circulation ensures the absence of high humidity and heat in the summer months.
Annual data on average daily air and water temperature readings according to the Main Department of the State Meteorological Service of Turkey
Month | Avg. daily temperature | Temperature naval water |
January | 11,7 | 16,4 |
February | 12,1 | 15,1 |
March | 13,8 | 15,8 |
April | 17,3 | 17,1 |
May | 22,7 | 20,6 |
June | 25,3 | 25,3 |
July | 27,4 | 28,4 |
August | 28,8 | 29,3 |
September | 26,7 | 27,8 |
October | 21,8 | 24,8 |
November | 17,1 | 21,1 |
December | 13,4 | 17,9 |
year | 19,8 | 21,6 |
