Month guide · Antalya · Turkey
Antalya in September
What September is really like in Antalya: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Philippe-Minh Nguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Antalya. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with a very warm sea and slightly fewer crowds; a good month for a beach holiday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Antalya: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (34°C (93°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:05
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival — performances in the Roman theatre (in recent years late summer)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Lara
Lara Beach
Use the public beach sections near the start of the strip if you are not staying in a Lara hotel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Kaleiçi
Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower
A clifftop park on the southern edge of Kaleiçi with lawns, tea gardens and sea views across the bay to the mountains.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Konyaaltı
Tünektepe cable car
Ride up an hour before sunset to see the city lights come on below.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Aksu
Perge
About 18 km east of the centre, Perge was a major Greco-Roman city.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Antalya.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Antalya?
One of the best months to visit Antalya, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Antalya?
It is one of the best months to visit Antalya. Still hot with a very warm sea and slightly fewer crowds; a good month for a beach holiday.
+How warm is Antalya in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antalya in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.