Antalya

City in Turkey

Hadrian's Gate
Pictured: Hadrian's Gate · Photo: Cobija, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Located in Turkey, Antalya is a city with a population of approximately 2.4 million. Visitors travel here to see historical sites such as Hadrian's Gate, Perga, and Aspendos.

What to see

The area features several historical landmarks. Within the city, travelers can visit Hadrian's Gate, the Antalya Museum, Hidirlik Tower, and the Yivli Minaret Mosque. Outside the city, the ancient sites of Perga and Aspendos are accessible.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 35 °C and very little rain. June and September also offer warm weather with daily highs of 31 °C. Travelers preferring milder temperatures may visit in May or October, when daily highs range between 25 °C and 26 °C. The winter months, particularly December and January, are the wettest, with high rainfall levels.

Getting there

Antalya International Airport is located 9 km from the city. The city is 385 km from Ankara.

Top sights in Antalya

  1. Hadrian's GateHadrian's Gate
  2. PergaPerga
  3. AspendosAspendos

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is December, with about 228 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C131417212631353531251914
Average low, °C66811162124242016118
Rainfall, mm19412995683917761670160228
Rainy days14996972245812

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Antalya (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

Also worth a look

  • Antalya Museum
  • Hidirlik Tower
  • Yivli Minaret Mosque

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