The Mersin region is distinguished by its long swimming season and mild climate.
The chain of Toros mountains protects Mersin from the northern winds, the cold and dirty flow of air masses from the mainland. Coniferous forests, citrus orchards and vineyards make the air of Toros National Park especially clean, rich and fresh. The island of Cyprus, located at a distance of 80 km. by sea, protects Mersin from sea winds and cold currents. Mersin is located in a lagoon of the Mediterranean Sea, protected by Cyprus on one side, fenced by the Taurus Mountains on the other.
The sun shines here 300 days a year. The sea is always azure blue and its beauty rivals only the greenery of nature. The beaches and sands of the coast are clean, and the prevailing sunny weather makes it possible to spend long holidays.
The annual temperature varies from +12-17 degrees in winter and +28-33 in summer. In the first half of the day, the sea breeze moves from the sea to the mountains, where the humidity condenses and it can rain in the mountains; in the afternoon, cool air moves from the mountains towards the sea. This air circulation ensures the absence of high humidity and heat during the summer months.
Annual data on average daily air and water temperatures according to the General Directorate of the State Meteorological Service of Turkey
Month | Wed. daytime temperature | Temperature nautical 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 |
