The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Antalya is often underrated: 32°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 4 out of 12 months in Antalya. Compared to August: −2°C daytime, −1.4h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Antalya is June (9.1/10), 0.5 pt higher than September.
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Plan your trip
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 September?
In September, the sea averages 29°C in Antalya: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Antalya in September?
The average UV index reaches 6 in September in Antalya (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.