Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Antalya. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm, settled days and a sea still around 24°C; ideal for combining beaches and ancient sites.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Antalya: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and settled weather into October, with lower prices and pomegranate and citrus harvests; rain returns in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (usually October)
- Republic Day celebrations (29 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Aksu
Kurşunlu Waterfall
A nature park about 20 km north-east of the city, where a waterfall drops into a turquoise pool surrounded by pine and plane trees.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi old town
Walk the lanes in the early morning or around sunset; at midday in summer the narrow streets trap the heat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Kaleiçi
Hadrian's Gate
A triple-arched marble gateway built in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit in 130 AD, flanked by towers and once part of the city walls.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
- Architecture
Religious site · Kaleiçi
Yivli Minaret
Photograph it from the terrace near the Clock Tower, with the harbour and the mountains behind.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Antalya.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Antalya?
It is one of the best months to visit Antalya. Warm, settled days and a sea still around 24°C; ideal for combining beaches and ancient sites.
+How warm is Antalya in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.