There’s nothing like the feeling when you’re about to jet off on holiday.
We all look forward to having the sun on our skin, a cocktail in hand and being able to relax by the pool for days on end. But that hasn’t been the reality for tourists travelling to Turkey in September.
According to marmarislovers, on TikTok, Marmaris has been hit with a lot of train this month. Brits travelling to the holiday hotspot in hope of topping up their tans, have been left gutted by the rain and storms.
In a viral video, the content creator wrote: “Heavy rain and thunder for two days coming then three days nice weather, and another three days of storm Marmaris.”
It’s clear to see the rain is pouring in the clip, and it looks like it’s been a bit of a wet month for the area. Tourists are swapping their bikinis and swimming trunks for umbrellas.
The account has also shared other videos this month which include footage of a storm at Dalaman Airport, roads flooded in Marmaris and “very quiet” hotels and bars.
It was noted they think “winter season has arrived early” due to the dreary weather. This may surprise a lot of people as September is usually a nice time to visit.
Experts advise people that, if they like to follow the sun, then the best time to go to Marmaris is between June and September. Although July is generally considered to be the hottest month of the year, as the average daily maximum temperature is 35C.
In contrast, September is thought to bring average high temperatures of 32C. Average low temperatures are also predicted to be around the 22C mark.
The video has since been viewed more than 2,000 times, and people couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Brits aren’t used to seeing areas like Turkey being hit by storms when on their travels.
One person said: “Thank god I’m arriving on the 26th September. Better not rain whilst I’m there.”
Another wrote: “Fethiye same. Thunder, lightning and torrential rain.” A third replied: “It’s always a risk at the end of summer.”
Some people said they had visited other parts of Turkey, and the weather had been good though. One chimed in with: “We only had one evening of this torrential rain.”
Another added: “Am here now. Rained one day. Now el schorchio.” Meanwhile, another seemed to like the stormy scene, writing: “Love it when it pours with rain in Marmaris.”