The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Antalya sees 16°C during the day with 4.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Antalya. Compared to November: −5°C daytime, 9 pts more rainy days, −1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
6°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
9.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Antalya is June (9.1/10), 4.7 pts higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Turkey
🗣️LanguageTurkish
💶CurrencyLivre turque (₺)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.48°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 37°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 31%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Antalya ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TurkeyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.90°N · 30.69°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Antalya?
June is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 11.0h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of June & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Antalya get in June?
Antalya averages 11.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Antalya?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Antalya in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Antalya good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Antalya scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Antalya?
January is the most difficult month to visit Antalya, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Antalya in December?
In December, the sea averages 21°C in Antalya: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Antalya in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Antalya (low), with about 9.5h of daylight. No protection needed.