Year-round overview
- January: 12°C air, 17°C sea — chilly, half of resorts closed
- February: 13°C air, 17°C sea — mild, some sunny days, low season
- March: 16°C air, 17°C sea — pleasant for sightseeing, brisk for swim
- April: 22°C air, 19°C sea — comfortable, swim season starts late month
- May: 26°C air, 22°C sea — peak balance of weather + value
- June: 30°C air, 25°C sea — great for everything
- July: 34°C air, 27°C sea — hot, crowded, expensive
- August: 35°C air, 28°C sea — same as July, peak charter season
- September: 30°C air, 27°C sea — best for late-season beach + sightseeing
- October: 25°C air, 25°C sea — perfect for hiking + culture days
- November: 19°C air, 22°C sea — mild, last beach window, low rates
- December: 14°C air, 19°C sea — chilly, half of resorts closed
Best months for specific trips
- Family beach holiday: late May to early July, September
- Golf: April-May, October-early November
- Sightseeing (ruins, hiking): April, May, October
- Honeymoon: May, June, September
- Photography: October, November (clearest air, late golden hours)
Sea temperature in detail
The sea takes 6 weeks to catch up with the air — sea is at its coldest in March (16-17°C) and warmest in August-September (28°C). Real swim comfort starts at 22°C — that's late May.
Rainfall pattern
July and August are essentially dry (1-2 days rain). November-February the rainy season — but Antalya rain is brief, intense and warm, rarely a full day of grey. Hotels mostly close November-March; specifically: most Belek hotels close mid-November to mid-April, while Antalya city hotels stay open year-round.