Best time to visit · Antalya · Turkey
The best time to visit Antalya
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Antalya are late April to early June and late September to October, when it is warm enough for the beach but comfortable for ancient sites. July and August are very hot and the busiest season. Winter is mild and quiet, good for sightseeing, though many resort hotels close. Turkish religious holidays (Bayram), which move about 11 days earlier each year, bring busy domestic travel.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 34°C (93°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- December–February
Seasons
Antalya has a hot Mediterranean climate: long, very hot and dry summers with highs around 34°C in July and August, and mild, rainy winters. The sea is warm enough for swimming from May to early November.
March–May
Spring
Green countryside and snow on the Taurus peaks, comfortable for sightseeing; the sea warms up enough to swim by late May.
June–August
Summer
Very hot and dry with a warm sea and full resorts; plan ruins and walks for early morning.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea and settled weather into October, with lower prices and pomegranate and citrus harvests; rain returns in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild, rainy and quiet, with snow on the mountains; good value for city stays and ancient sites, but many resorts are closed.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 6°C | 11 | 17°C | 9.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 16°C | 6°C | 9 | 17°C | 10.8 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 18°C | 8°C | 8 | 17°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 22°C | 11°C | 6 | 18°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 4 | 21°C | 14.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 31°C | 19°C | 1 | 25°C | 14.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C | 22°C | 0 | 28°C | 14.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 34°C | 22°C | 0 | 29°C | 13.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 31°C | 19°C | 1 | 27°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 27°C | 15°C | 4 | 24°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C | 10°C | 7 | 21°C | 10.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 17°C | 7°C | 11 | 19°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| March | Runatolia Antalya Marathon (usually March) |
| September | Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival — performances in the Roman theatre (in recent years late summer) |
| October | Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (usually October); Republic Day celebrations (29 October) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in December–February, and the sights are quietest in December–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Antalya?
The best times to visit Antalya are late April to early June and late September to October, when it is warm enough for the beach but comfortable for ancient sites. July and August are very hot and the busiest season. Winter is mild and quiet, good for sightseeing, though many resort hotels close. Turkish religious holidays (Bayram), which move about 11 days earlier each year, bring busy domestic travel.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Antalya?
Usually in December–February. Mild but wet, with snow on the Taurus peaks; good for museums and ancient sites with few visitors.
+What is the rainiest month in Antalya?
January, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Antalya get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).