Antalya in February: weather and sea temperature

February is still winter on the coast, with about 16°C by day and frequent showers, but the days are getting longer and almond trees blossom in the hills towards the end of the month.

Konyaaltı beach promenade in Antalya with palm trees and the Taurus mountains
Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

February at a glance

Avg high
16 °C
Avg low
6 °C
Sea temperature
17 °C
Rainy days
10
Sunshine per day
6 h
Season
Low season (Nov–Mar)

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 February

Ideal for ruins: Perge, Aspendos, Termessos and Phaselis are almost empty and pleasant to walk. Golf is good on dry days. Alanya is one of the warmest places on the coast and popular with long-stay winter visitors.

What to pack

Light waterproof, sweater and long trousers; a sunny afternoon can still feel warm.

Crowds and prices

Quiet, with low-season prices. Expect some resort hotels to be closed and seaside restaurants to run reduced hours.

→ Estimate your trip cost in February

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in Antalya in February?

The sea is around 17°C, too cold for most people. Heated hotel pools and spas are the alternative.

How warm is Antalya in February?

Average highs are about 16°C and lows about 6°C, with around 10 rainy days and 6 hours of sunshine a day.

Is February a good time to visit Antalya?

Ideal for ruins: Perge, Aspendos, Termessos and Phaselis are almost empty and pleasant to walk. Golf is good on dry days. Alanya is one of the warmest places on the coast and popular with long-stay winter visitors. Quiet, with low-season prices. Expect some resort hotels to be closed and seaside restaurants to run reduced hours.