Weather and climate in Antalya (Turkey)

The climate of Antalya (or Adalia) can be defined as Mediterranean, given that the winters are mild and rainy, and the summers hot and sunny. However, the summer is particularly hot, while in winter the rains are very abundant.
The city is located on the southern coast of Turkey, on the gulf of the same name, at almost 37 degrees north latitude. We are in the area called "Turkish Riviera".
To the south-west is the Western Taurus (or Lycian Taurus) chain, with Mount Kizlar Sivrisi, 3,086 meters (10,125 feet) high, from which warm, föhn-type winds can descend. To the east of the mountain, and near the coastal city of Kemer, lies Olympos Beydaglari National Park.



Even though the winter is mild, sometimes there can be cold periods, with lows around freezing or slightly below, and highs of 7/8 °C (45/46 °F). Very rarely, as happened in January 2022, it can even snow.
In summer, as mentioned, temperatures are very high, furthermore, there can be heat waves, with highs of 40 °C (104 °F) or more. The highest record is 45 °C (113 °F).

Antalya - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1060 millimeters (41.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 270 mm (10.6 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 16.5 °C (62 °F) in February to 28 °C (82 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2865 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Antalya - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in January 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.1 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.9 °C (30.4 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.1 °C (52 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in September 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F) in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F) in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 25.9 °C (78.6 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.