Winter
Dec → Feb14 to 16°
nights 6 to 8°
- 11 rainy days · 178 mm
- sea 20°
When is the best time to visit Antalya?
- Jan14°not recommended
- Feb16°not recommended
- Mar18°fair
- Apr22°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun31°recommended
- Jul37°fair
- Aug35°fair
- Sep32°recommended
- Oct27°recommended
- Nov21°fair
- Dec16°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Antalya, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 6° | 226 mm | 11 d | 20° | |
| February | 16° | 7° | 117 mm | 9 d | 19° | |
| March | 18° | 8° | 108 mm | 9 d | 18° | |
| April | 22° | 11° | 45 mm | 6 d | 19° | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 16° | 63 mm | 8 d | 22° | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 20° | 25 mm | 5 d | 26° | ✓ |
| July | 37° | 24° | 8 mm | 2 d | 29° | |
| August | 35° | 24° | 8 mm | 2 d | 31° | |
| September | 32° | 21° | 26 mm | 3 d | 29° | ✓ |
| October | 27° | 16° | 72 mm | 5 d | 26° | ✓ |
| November | 21° | 12° | 104 mm | 8 d | 24° | |
| December | 16° | 8° | 191 mm | 12 d | 21° |
The four seasons in Antalya, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Kaleiçi and the old harbour) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May18 to 27°
nights 8 to 16°
- 8 rainy days · 72 mm
- sea 20°
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 37°
nights 20 to 24°
- 3 rainy days · 14 mm
- sea 29°
Autumn
Sep → Nov21 to 32°
nights 12 to 21°
- 5 rainy days · 67 mm
- sea 26°
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Antalya, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h40 of daylight, in December 9h39, a difference of 5h02.
9h54Jan
10h47Feb
11h51Mar
13h06Apr
14h07May
14h40Jun
14h27Jul
13h34Aug
12h22Sep
11h10Oct
10h08Nov
9h39Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Kaleiçi and the old harbour" (36.88°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Antalya, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
EventsAntalya Film FestivalOctoberAspendos Opera and Ballet FestivalJune to SeptemberLara sand sculpturesMay to OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: May, June, July, August, September, October
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Antalya, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- OctoberAntalya Film Festival
The Golden Orange honours Turkish cinema, with screenings, talks and a red carpet in town for a week in October.
- June to SeptemberAspendos Opera and Ballet Festival
Operas and ballets are performed in the evening in the Roman theatre at Aspendos, an hour's drive from Antalya, during the summer.
- May to OctoberLara sand sculptures
Giant sculptures are shaped in the sand of Lara Beach around a theme that changes each season.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 226 mm · 11 d
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended16°7° at night
- 117 mm · 9 d
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair18°8° at night
- 108 mm · 9 d
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended22°11° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°16° at night
- 63 mm · 8 d
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended31°20° at night
- 25 mm · 5 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair37°24° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair35°24° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
- sea 31°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended32°21° at night
- 26 mm · 3 d
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended27°16° at night
- 72 mm · 5 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair21°12° at night
- 104 mm · 8 d
- sea 24°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended16°8° at night
- 191 mm · 12 d
- sea 21°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (226 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (108 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (63 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 5 days. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). The sea is at 31 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (26 mm over 3 days). The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 72 mm over 5 days. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (104 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 16 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (191 mm). Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Antalya?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 32 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
Which month should you avoid in Antalya?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 226 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
What is the hottest month in Antalya?
July, with 37 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
What is the coldest month in Antalya?
January, with 14 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
What is the driest month in Antalya?
July: 8 mm over 2 days of rain, against 226 mm in January, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Antalya?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in July: 37 °C in the afternoon, 24 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When can you swim in Antalya?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in May, June, July, August, September, October, November (warmest 31 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Antalya?
June, July, August, September, October: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Kaleiçi and the old harbour).
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