Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Kusadasi?
Packed — the typical July day in Kusadasi is busier than 81% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kusadasi's own year — not a headcount.
July 2027 is peak-season Kusadasi: hot and dry, around 34°C / 92°F, and Packed on 15 of 31 days.
It depends. The typical July day in Kusadasi is Packed, and 27 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 34 °C by day, with rain on about 0 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 28 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Wednesday 7 July. Democracy and National Unity Day falls on 15 July. Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 80%, against 86% in late July. For similar weather with fewer people, come in May or November. The crush is at the port road to Ephesus on a ship morning; the quiet is at Ephesus once the ships have sailed.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Kusadasi, July ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 14 Jul, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Mon 19 Jul at 60%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 34°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Kusadasi in July?
The busiest days are the 7th, 14th, 15th and 26th, and 23 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Ships call on 28 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,602 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 60% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Saturdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, June is a little calmer.
The calmest days are the 5th, 19th and 29th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Thu 01 Jul Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–20:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,026 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–16:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,216 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 1 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- World Traveller — guest capacity 196 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,456 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Lively busier than 61% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,828 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,242 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,602 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–14:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,215 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–14:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,186 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 5 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,098 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 11 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728
Record Kusadasi on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,698 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 11 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–18:00
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–16:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Star Flyer — guest capacity 170
Record Kusadasi on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,220 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Democracy and National Unity Day
Event on this day
Democracy and National Unity Day
15 Jul 2027A national holiday with public ceremonies. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday, so many people take the Friday and make it a four-day break.
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; France school holidays; Türkiye public holiday; Democracy and National Unity Day. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 342 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–17:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Lively busier than 60% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
Record Kusadasi on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,928 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–19:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728
Record Kusadasi on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,848 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Tue 20 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 09:00–19:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,512 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 09:00–19:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,216 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 22 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 09:00–18:00
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 09:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,372 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,060 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,126 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Lively busier than 60% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Thu 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Lively busier than 64% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,248 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Kusadasi?
Early July is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 80%, against 86% in late July.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
July weather in Kusadasi
Real heat — around 34°C / 92°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 0 days. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Kusadasi in July
Based on: Türkiye's public holidays · school vacations across BG, France, Germany and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
