Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in April
What April is really like in Antalya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny with snow still visible on the mountains; excellent for sightseeing, though the sea is cool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Antalya: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (18°C (64°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Green countryside and snow on the Taurus peaks, comfortable for sightseeing; the sea warms up enough to swim by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Antalya, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Kaleiçi
Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare)
The ruined building beside this truncated minaret has been a Roman temple, a Byzantine church and an Ottoman mosque in turn; a fire in the late 19th century left the minaret broken.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Museum · Kaleiçi
Suna and İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
Pair it with lunch in a nearby courtyard restaurant; it takes under an hour and is a good escape from the midday heat.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Theme park · Belek
The Land of Legends
A large theme park in Belek with roller coasters, a water park, a shopping boulevard and an evening show with fountains, lights and fireworks.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Experience · Kaleiçi
Old harbour boat trip
Agree the route, duration and price on the quay before boarding; one-hour trips to the waterfall are enough for most people.
- Time needed
- 1–5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Antalya?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Antalya in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Antalya?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Warm and sunny with snow still visible on the mountains; excellent for sightseeing, though the sea is cool.
+How warm is Antalya in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.