Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in August
What August is really like in Antalya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. As hot as July, with the warmest sea of the year; ruins are hard work after mid-morning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Antalya: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:14
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:49
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Very hot and dry with a warm sea and full resorts; plan ruins and walks for early morning.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Antalya, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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Museum · Konyaaltı
Antalya Museum
Allow at least two hours and start with the sculpture halls and the sarcophagus gallery before you tire.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Aquarium · Konyaaltı
Antalya Aquarium
A large aquarium near Konyaaltı Beach with themed tanks and a long walk-through tunnel with sharks and rays overhead.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Antalya.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Antalya?
A 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 August a good time to visit Antalya?
It is a shoulder-season month. As hot as July, with the warmest sea of the year; ruins are hard work after mid-morning.
+How warm is Antalya in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.