Antalya is ranked second among the most visited Turkish tourist cities, due to its ancient history, picturesque nature, warm sun, and blue sea, making it a tourist center on the local and international levels. Its coasts are considered among the cleanest and best coasts of the Mediterranean.

Best times to visit Antalya

In Summer  (June - August): The temperatures in Antalya are high, reaching 45 degrees Celsius on some days. If you love the sun and the sea, this is the perfect time to visit and enjoy the sandy beaches and water activities.

Also in the spring and autumn (March-May-September-November) as these periods are the most suitable for tourism, as the weather is moderate and pleasant, and the temperature is comfortable, enabling you to explore the city and tourist attractions without feeling too hot.

In winter (December - February): If you are a fan of skiing, Antalya's location parallel to the Taurus Mountains gives it a rare natural advantage where you can enjoy skiing in the morning and enjoy swimming on its distinctive beaches in the afternoon.

How to choose the best times to visit Antalya

For beach and pool lovers:

Although the beaches in Antalya are open all year round, the official beach tourism season runs from May to October. During this period, local councils and municipalities clean the beaches daily and provide supplies, chairs  and umbrellas for sunbathing and sunbathing. 

The months from June to September are the ideal times to enjoy the beaches, as the temperatures are high and the weather is sunny, making swimming and lying on the sand enjoyable.

Swimming pools:

Most hotels and resorts in Antalya have wonderful swimming pools. Regardless of the season, you can enjoy swimming in outdoor or indoor pools, and some luxury hotels and resorts also offer heated indoor pools in winter.

To visit historical and archaeological sites:

The best times to visit archaeological sites are in the spring and autumn (April - May and October - December), as these periods are the most suitable for visiting archaeological sites, as the weather is moderate and pleasant, and the atmosphere is suitable for walking and exploring the antiquities . There are also  many visitors who prefer to visit it  in the winter (January - March) because of the warm weather , calm and walking away from the summer crowds.  

For lovers of boat trips and sailing in Antalya:

 The sailing season in Antalya usually runs from May to September, however many visitors book trips in April due to the warm weather in Antalya. You can enjoy daily boat trips from most of the ports in Antalya such as Kemer, Kaleici and Alanya Marina . There are also many daily group trips which include a full day ticket price with lunch on board the boat to be an opportunity to relax and enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters near the most famous beaches in Antalya .