Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Mild and wet with short days; a quiet time for Kaleiçi, the museum and nearby ruins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in December
December is the 10th-warmest month in Antalya: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with November (21°C (70°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:03
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:42
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, rainy and quiet, with snow on the mountains; good value for city stays and ancient sites, but many resorts are closed.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Antalya, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Neighbourhood · Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi old town
Antalya's walled historic quarter is a maze of lanes lined with Ottoman houses with wooden bay windows, walled gardens and Roman fragments built into the walls.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Kaleiçi
Hadrian's Gate
Enter Kaleiçi through the gate from Atatürk Avenue for the classic first view of the old town.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Antalya?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Antalya in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Antalya?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild and wet with short days; a quiet time for Kaleiçi, the museum and nearby ruins.
+How warm is Antalya in December?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in December?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.