Season guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Warm sea and settled weather into October, with lower prices and pomegranate and citrus harvests; rain returns in November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 12 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 7 | 10.1 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival — performances in the Roman theatre (in recent years late summer)
- October: Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (usually October)
- October: Republic Day celebrations (29 October)
Make the most of the weather
Beach · Lara
Lara Beach
A long, sandy beach east of the city with gently shelving water, lined mostly by resort hotels with a few public stretches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Kaleiçi
Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower
Come at sunset with a glass of tea from one of the park's cafés; the light over the Taurus range is superb.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Konyaaltı
Tünektepe cable car
From the western end of Konyaaltı, a cable car climbs to the top of Tünektepe hill, about 600 metres up, with a viewing terrace and a revolving restaurant.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Aksu
Perge
Visit Perge before the Antalya Museum to picture where the statues once stood, and arrive early as there is little shade.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · Kaleiçi
Mermerli Beach
A tiny pebble beach at the foot of the Kaleiçi cliffs, reached through a restaurant that charges an entry fee including a sunbed.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in autumn
- Termessos (About 45 minutes by car) — High in the mountains of Güllük Dağı National Park, Termessos was a Pisidian city Alexander the Great chose not to besiege.
- Phaselis (About 1 hour by car) — An ancient Lycian port city in pine forest, with three small harbours, a paved main street, a theatre and a Roman aqueduct.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Antalya?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea and settled weather into October, with lower prices and pomegranate and citrus harvests; rain returns in November.
+What is the weather like in Antalya in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.