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Best time to visit Antalya: month by month
Short answer
The best months are April to June and September to October, when highs are about 22–31°C, the sea is warm and the ruins are comfortable to explore. July and August are very hot (average highs around 35–38°C) and busiest; winter is mild (about 15–17°C) and quiet but too cool for most swimmers.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 6°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 16°C | 6°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 17°C | 7°C | 7 | low |
| Apr | 22°C | 11°C | 6 | medium |
| May | 28°C | 16°C | 6 | high |
| Jun | 31°C | 19°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 38°C | 25°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 35°C | 24°C | 2 | very high |
| Sep | 33°C | 20°C | 1 | high |
| Oct | 28°C | 16°C | 4 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 12°C | 9 | low |
| Dec | 17°C | 8°C | 10 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 17°C in March to 28°C in May, with only around 6–7 rainy days a month; ideal for Termessos, Perge and Aspendos, and the sea warms up by late May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry: highs of about 31–38°C and almost no rain in July and August. Beach weather, but sightseeing needs very early starts.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 33°C) and October (about 28°C) are excellent, with a warm sea and few rainy days; November cools to about 22°C and rain returns.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild days of about 15–17°C, lows around 6–8°C and 6–10 rainy days a month. Quiet and cheap, good for ruins, but many resorts close.
Events worth planning around
- Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival in the ancient theatre (late summer; dates vary, check the programme)
- Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (usually autumn; check dates)
- Antalya Marathon (usually March)
When to avoid
Mid-July to late August is the hardest time for sightseeing because of the heat and crowds; if you go then, plan ruins for early morning only. In mid-winter many resorts and some boat trips close.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Antalya?
May, June, September and October combine warm sea, highs of roughly 28–33°C and fewer crowds than July–August.
Is Antalya too hot in summer?
July and August average highs around 35–38°C. It is fine for the beach, but sightseeing is only comfortable early in the morning.
Is Antalya worth visiting in winter?
Yes for ruins, museums and walks: days are about 15–17°C. It is too cool for most people to swim and many resorts close.