The best time to visit Antalya depends on your plans: spring and autumn have milder average temperatures, while summer brings the highest temperatures and least rain. Antalya Inn Hotel is about a five-minute walk from Karaalioğlu Parkı.
- Mildest months: April and May, with mean temperatures of 16.4°C and 20.7°C.
- Hottest stretch: July and August, with average highs above 34°C.
- Driest months: July and August, with fewer than one average rainy day each.
- Wettest months: December and January, with more than 12 average rainy days in January and nearly 12 in December.
Antalya seasons at a glance
Antalya’s climate shifts from mild, rainier winters to hot, dry summers, with spring and autumn between those extremes. The Turkish State Meteorological Service’s monthly climate averages show the change clearly: mean temperatures range from 10.1°C in January to 28.6°C in July.
For a quick seasonal comparison, spring warms from a mean of 12.9°C in March to 20.7°C in May. Summer averages 25.4°C in June and around 28.5°C in July and August. Autumn cools from 25.3°C in September to 15.6°C in November. Winter averages sit between 10.1°C in January and 11.7°C in December.
Rainfall follows a different pattern. July and August average less than one rainy day each, while December averages 11.91 and January 12.36. That makes spring and autumn useful choices if you want moderate temperatures, while summer suits plans built around reliably dry weather. The Kaleiçi walking guide can help you plan around the historic quarter’s streets.
Spring for walking and day trips
Spring brings warming days and a steady drop in average rainfall, making it a practical season for outdoor plans. March has a mean high of 18.0°C and averages 8.53 rainy days; by April, the mean high reaches 21.4°C and average rainy days fall to 6.44.
May is warmer and sunnier, with a mean temperature of 20.7°C, average sunshine of 9.7 hours a day and 5.18 rainy days. If you prefer milder conditions for walking, March and April are cooler than May; for more average sunshine and less rain, May has the edge.
Karaalioğlu Parkı offers a green space by the seafront. You can pair a park walk with time in Kaleiçi, or plan a longer outing to the ancient city of Perge using this guide to planning a Perge day trip from Antalya.
Summer heat and beach planning
Summer in Antalya is hot, sunny and exceptionally dry, with average highs above 30°C from June through September. June has a mean high of 30.8°C, rising to 34.2°C in July and 34.1°C in August, before easing to 31.2°C in September.
Rain is uncommon in midsummer: July averages 0.54 rainy days and August 0.55. Those months also average 11.7 and 11.1 hours of sunshine per day, respectively. June is slightly cooler, with a mean temperature of 25.4°C, while September’s mean is 25.3°C and its average rainfall remains low at 16.7 mm.
For a beach-focused visit, these averages point to a long, dry stretch, but the heat is a factor when you plan time outdoors. Konyaaltı Beach is one coastal setting to consider alongside city walks; for less intense average highs, June or September are cooler than July and August.
Autumn events and sightseeing
Early autumn stays warm, then temperatures and sunshine gradually decline as the season progresses. September averages a high of 31.2°C and 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. October’s mean high is 26.6°C, with 7.8 sunshine hours and 5.38 rainy days; November averages a high of 21.4°C and 7.48 rainy days.
That progression gives you a choice between September’s summer-like warmth and the milder conditions later in autumn. October and November also bring more average rain than September, so allow for changing conditions when planning outdoor sightseeing.
For a walk that combines the old town with a seafront green space, Karaalioğlu Parkı is close to Kaleiçi. The Karaalioğlu Parkı walking guide focuses on the park’s setting and route.
Winter visits and rainy-day options
Winter in Antalya is mild by temperature averages but brings more rain and less sunshine than the other seasons. January has a mean temperature of 10.1°C, a mean high of 15.0°C and a mean low of 6.1°C. It averages 4.9 hours of sunshine and 12.36 rainy days.
December is the wettest month by average total precipitation, at 250.9 mm, and averages 11.91 rainy days. February is somewhat milder and brighter than January, with a mean temperature of 10.7°C and 5.7 hours of sunshine per day, alongside 10.35 rainy days.
For an outdoor-focused itinerary, build flexibility into winter plans and keep walks shorter on wetter days. Average conditions vary month to month: March, for example, is warmer and has fewer rainy days than February. Check the official site before you go for current museum and archaeological-site visiting hours.
Check event dates and current conditions
Event schedules and opening hours can change, so verify current details before you make plans around a particular date or venue. Antalya’s monthly climate averages are a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast for your trip.
If you’re choosing dates for an outdoor visit, compare the month’s average temperatures and rainfall with the activities you have in mind. For museums and archaeological sites, check the relevant official operator’s current visiting hours before setting out.
FAQs
Which months are hottest in Antalya?
July and August have the highest average highs, at 34.2°C and 34.1°C. Their mean temperatures are 28.6°C and 28.5°C.
When is Antalya driest?
July and August average 0.54 and 0.55 rainy days, respectively. July averages 4.7 mm of precipitation and August 4.3 mm.
Is Antalya rainy in winter?
Winter is Antalya’s rainier period in the monthly averages. December averages 250.9 mm of precipitation, while January averages 12.36 rainy days.
What is Antalya like in spring?
Spring warms from a mean temperature of 12.9°C in March to 20.7°C in May. Average sunshine also rises, from 6.7 hours a day in March to 9.7 in May.