Climate guide for Antalya, Turkey

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About Antalya

June-September suits Antalya’s old harbor, Düden waterfalls, and beach days along the Turquoise Coast. Swim mornings; Kaleiçi lanes and museums cover peak afternoon heat.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Antalya's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Antalya, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Turkey.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Antalya ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Antalya. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Antalya

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When to visit Antalya: the short answer

The best time to visit Antalya is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 27°C with 21 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.6/10.

Across the year Antalya swings from 10°C in February to 31°C in July, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 7 mm in August to 171 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Antalya is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (31°C). Coolest: February (10°C). Driest: August (7 mm). Wettest: December (171 mm).

Antalya month by month

January in Antalya — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

January averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 158 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 5.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Antalya — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

February averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Antalya — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

March averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

April in Antalya — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

April averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 13.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

May averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

June in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

July in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 31°C (88°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

August averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

September averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.4 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October in Antalya — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

October averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Antalya at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

November in Antalya — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

November averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 sunny days and 10.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

December in Antalya — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.1/10

December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 171 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Antalya — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Antalya, Turkey?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Antalya are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Antalya year-round?
Antalya has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 10°C in February to 31°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.1 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Antalya?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Antalya are December (4.1/10), January (4.2/10), February (5.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Antalya?
December is the wettest month in Antalya, averaging about 171 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 7 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Antalya?
July sees the most sun in Antalya, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Antalya a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Antalya is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Antalya calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Antalya: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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