Best Time to Visit
Antalya has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, and when you visit changes everything from what you'll pack to which excursions are worthwhile. Here's a month-by-month look at weather, crowds and typical prices.
Best time: May-June & September-October
Warm but manageable temperatures, thinner crowds, and comfortable conditions for Kaleiçi and the ancient sites, plus reliably warm sea for swimming.
Good alternative: July-August
Peak beach weather and the fullest calendar of boat trips and shows, though the heat is intense and resorts are at their busiest and priciest.
Consider avoiding: January-February
Cool, wet and often overcast days make beach time and sightseeing less rewarding, though this is when hotel prices are at their lowest of the year.
| Month | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46-59°F (8-15°C), cool, occasional rain | Low | Low | Quietest month after New Year's; many resort hotels closed for the season. |
| February | 46-60°F (8-16°C), cool | Low | Low | Still quiet and affordable; a good time for city sightseeing without the heat. |
| March | 50-65°F (10-18°C), mild | Low-moderate | Low-moderate | Weather is improving but still variable; pack layers for cool evenings. |
| April | 55-72°F (13-22°C), pleasant | Moderate | Moderate | A good month for ancient sites and hiking before the summer heat sets in. |
| May | 64-82°F (18-28°C), warm | Moderate | Moderate | Sea warms up nicely; comfortable for Kaleiçi, boat trips and day excursions. |
| June | 72-90°F (22-32°C), hot | Moderate-high | Moderate-high | Beach season is in full swing and resort towns start filling up. |
| July | 77-96°F (25-36°C), very hot | High | High | Peak summer heat and peak season; book beach clubs and boat trips ahead. |
| August | 77-97°F (25-36°C), very hot | High | High | Similarly hot to July; the Tahtalı cable car stays a good way to cool off up top. |
| September | 70-88°F (21-31°C), warm | Moderate-high | Moderate-high | Sea stays warm while the worst of the heat eases; a strong month overall. |
| October | 61-79°F (16-26°C), mild | Moderate | Moderate | Good conditions for ancient sites and canyons; swimming still possible early in the month. |
| November | 53-68°F (12-20°C), cool, occasional rain | Low-moderate | Low-moderate | A quiet transitional month as resort hotels start winding down. |
| December | 47-60°F (8-16°C), cool, rainier | Low-moderate | Low-moderate | Mild by European winter standards, with festive touches in Antalya's hotels and malls. |
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