Detailed overview: weather and seasons in Antalya by months. When is the best time to relax at the resort? We talk about air and water temperature, precipitation and climate nuances. Bonus - reviews of tourists.
When is the best time to relax in Antalya
Tourists who love the bright sun and southern nature come to the resort in April. The swimming season in Antalya starts in May and ends in November. The main flow of tourists is in the summer months and September. At this time, tours to Antalya are expensive.
The velvet season in Antalya is from early October to mid-November, sometimes you can rest at the end of November.
The off-season at the resort lasts from December to March. During the cold season, there are few tourists, and the prices for vouchers are reduced.
Antalya Monthly Weather
January
Water and air temperature. In January, the average air temperature in Antalya is + 12.5 ° С. By the end of the month, the thermometer does not drop below + 10 ° С. Sea water is quite warm + 18 ° С.
Weather. In the middle of winter, the weather on the southern coast of Turkey is unstable. Clear days give way to cloudy ones. Wet - more than 210 mm of precipitation falls per month.
Reviews of tourists. According to vacationers, the Mediterranean winter is similar to the Russian April. It is cool during strong gusts of wind, so tourists wear light jackets and windbreakers. In early January, there are a lot of tourists in Antalya, but after the New Year holidays, almost everyone leaves for their homes.
February
Water and air temperature. In February, the average air temperature is + 15 ... + 17 ° С, and sea water + 17 ° С.
Weather. The last month of winter in Antalya is humid, the sea is stormy, and it rains frequently. In February, 170 mm of precipitation falls. There are more sunny days - 16, and daylight hours increase to 11 hours.
Reviews of tourists. Vacation in Antalya continues, but it is not as intense as in summer. According to reviews, in clear weather it is pleasant to walk along the sea. Tourists try Turkish cuisine and get acquainted with the sights of the Anatolian coast during excursions. Find out what to see in Antalya and Kemer.
March
Water and air temperature. With the beginning of spring, it warms up to +17 ... + 20 ° С. Sometimes the thermometer rises to + 23 ° C. The sea is still cool + 17 ... + 18 ° С.
Weather. In March, the weather becomes more welcoming. The number of sunny days increases to 20, and rainy days decreases to 4. There is little precipitation - 60-90 mm per month.
Reviews of tourists. At the end of March, when it is already quite warm, tourists flock to the resort who want to save on the cost of vouchers. There is still no full-fledged beach holiday, but you can sunbathe and enjoy the flowering trees.
April
Water and air temperature. It is warm in Antalya in the middle of spring. The air temperature is +18 ... + 23 ° С, and the water temperature in the sea is +18 ... + 19 ° С. The most impatient are already opening the swimming season.
Weather. In April, the sea is calm, there are no storms. There is a lot of sun in the resort. Daylight hours increase to 13.7 hours, and only 40 mm of precipitation will fall in a month.
Reviews of tourists. Low season in Antalya is coming to an end. Beaches are being tidied up and hotels are starting to fill up with tourists. According to reviews, in April it is better to relax in Antalya for those who love to sunbathe, dive, surf and go on excursions.
May
Water and air temperature. May in the south of Turkey pleases with warmth. The air temperature in the first half of the month is +22 ... + 27 ° С, and in the second +24 ... + 31 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to + 21 ° С. The beach season in Antalya is open to everyone!
Weather. The resort has pleasant dry weather. The number of sunny days increases to 27. It rains only 1-2 days, and the amount of precipitation does not exceed 20 mm.
Reviews of tourists. Resorts consider May the most comfortable month for a vacation in Antalya. There is still no extreme heat, so families with children and elderly tourists come to Turkey with pleasure. It is still cool at night +9 ... + 17 ° С. For evening promenades, bring a fleece and a windbreaker!
June
Water and air temperature. In the first month of summer, it is already hot in Antalya. Air temperature +30 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water + 23 ° С.
Weather. In June, there is only one cloudy day, and the rest of the time the weather is clear. Daylight hours increase to 14.7 hours. Rains are rare and pass quickly.
Reviews of tourists. With the onset of a warm summer, there are more tourists in Antalya, and the prices for vouchers are growing. If you do not tolerate high temperatures, plan a vacation at the resort in the first half of the month, while there is still no sweltering heat.
July
Water and air temperature. At the height of summer, the weather in Antalya is hot. Air temperature +33 ... + 35 ° С, and sea water + 26 ° С. Very comfortable for long swims!
Weather. Although daylight hours are reduced to 14 hours, the sun shines from early morning until evening. Clouds rarely appear in the sky, and there is no rain at all.
Reviews of tourists. July is the peak of the beach season in Antalya. According to tourists, the feeling of heat is enhanced by high humidity. Vacationers escape from the scorching rays of the sun in the sea, in the shade of trees and under air conditioning. It's hot to ride on excursions!
August
Water and air temperature. August in Antalya practically does not differ from July. Air temperature +33 ... + 36 ° С. The sea warms up even more + 27 ... + 28 ° С. The water is so warm that bathing is not refreshing.
Weather. In August the weather is clear and calm. Air humidity is reduced to 60%. There are no cloudy days and no rains. Daylight hours are reduced to 13 hours. It gets dark around 20:00.
Reviews of tourists. The resort is very warm. Only a light set of clothes, a swimsuit, a pair of comfortable sandals and a sun hat will be useful. According to tourists, at the height of the holiday season in Antalya, beach holidays, water sports, diving and boat trips on boats and yachts are popular.
September
Water and air temperature. In early autumn, the weather at the resort is summer. The average air temperature during the day is + 31 ° С. The sea is warm + 26 ... + 27 ° С.
Weather. Antalya is not so hot during the velvet season. Mild September weather pleases with pleasant warmth and sunny days. According to statistics of many years, there is only one rainy day.
Reviews of tourists. September is considered one of the months when it is better to relax in Antalya. The beaches are very comfortable! Although the number of holidaymakers is decreasing, at the beginning of autumn, parents with small children, aged tourists and everyone who is contraindicated in the summer heat for medical reasons, willingly go to Turkey.
October
Water and air temperature. In October, the average daytime air temperature is + 26 ° С, and at night + 13 ° С. Sea water near the coast is warm + 25 ° С.
Weather. The number of sunny days is reduced to 27. Sometimes clouds appear in the sky and it rains. The amount of precipitation is low - 55-65 mm per month. For evening walks, bring a sweater and a light jacket!
Reviews of tourists. Most beach clubs and seasonal hotels close by mid-fall, but there is still plenty of entertainment. According to reviews, the velvet season in Antalya is good for swimming in the sea, sunbathing, active tourism, boat trips, trips to museums and excursions. In October, the resort hosts the Golden Orange Film Festival and the popular cycling festival.
November
Water and air temperature. Autumn comes into its own on the southern coast of Turkey. During the day, the air rarely warms up above + 20 ° С, and at night the thermometer shows only + 12 ° С. The sea is still warm + 23 ° С, but getting out of the water into the cool wind is not very pleasant.
Weather. Daylight hours are reduced to 9.8 hours. There are still many sunny days - 23. The rainy season in Antalya is mild. About 70 mm of precipitation falls per month.
Reviews of tourists. According to vacationers, in November it is better to go to Antalya for an excursion vacation.However, on a fine day it is pleasant to sunbathe on the beach and take a dip in the pool with heated water. Tours to Antalya at the end of autumn are inexpensive, so you can save!
December
Water and air temperature. It's already cool in December. The air temperature drops to +16 ... + 17 ° С, and the sea water temperature drops to +18 ... + 19 ° С.
Weather. In the first month of winter, the number of sunny days is reduced to 18. It rains 1.5 times more than in November. In December, there is 120 mm of precipitation.
Reviews of tourists. Many hotels are closed until spring. Vacationers are welcomed by luxury hotel complexes and small family guesthouses. Despite the fact that Turkey is a Muslim country, Christmas is celebrated in Antalya. According to tourists, beautiful garlands are hung on the streets of the resort and fairs are organized to meet the Christmas and New Year holidays.
