Antalya in August: weather and sea temperature
August is the hottest month, with highs around 34°C and frequent days above 36°C. The sea is at its warmest, around 29°C, and nights barely cool below 23°C.
August at a glance
- Avg high
- 34 °C
- Avg low
- 23 °C
- Sea temperature
- 29 °C
- Rainy days
- 0
- Sunshine per day
- 12 h
- Season
- High season (Jun–Sep)
Long-term averages for Antalya (1991–2020), rounded. Belek, Side and Kemer are within a degree or two; Alanya is slightly warmer in winter.
What to do in August
Stay close to the water. The calm, warm sea is ideal for children and snorkelling. Keep excursions to early mornings; Pamukkale and inland trips can be very hot.
What to pack
The lightest clothes you have, a hat, high-factor sunscreen, after-sun and water shoes for pebble beaches.
Crowds and prices
Peak season continues with school holidays across Europe and Turkish domestic tourists. Prices stay high until the last week.
→ Estimate your trip cost in August
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Antalya in August?
Yes. The sea is around 29°C in August, comfortably warm for long swims.
How warm is Antalya in August?
Average highs are about 34°C and lows about 23°C, with around 0 rainy days and 12 hours of sunshine a day.
Is August a good time to visit Antalya?
Stay close to the water. The calm, warm sea is ideal for children and snorkelling. Keep excursions to early mornings; Pamukkale and inland trips can be very hot. Peak season continues with school holidays across Europe and Turkish domestic tourists. Prices stay high until the last week.
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