Antalya in March: weather and sea temperature
March brings spring: highs around 18°C, fewer rainy days and green hillsides full of wild flowers. The sea is still cold at about 17°C, so swimming is for the brave.
March at a glance
- Avg high
- 18 °C
- Avg low
- 8 °C
- Sea temperature
- 17 °C
- Rainy days
- 8
- Sunshine per day
- 7 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 March
One of the best months for hiking, cycling and sightseeing before the heat. Golf season gathers pace in Belek. Orange trees around Finike and Kumluca are full of fruit.
What to pack
Layers: T-shirt for sunny middays, a fleece for evenings around 8°C, and a light rain jacket.
Crowds and prices
Still quiet and cheap. Hotels begin reopening towards the end of the month, depending on Easter dates.
→ Estimate your trip cost in March
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Antalya in March?
The sea is around 17°C, too cold for most people. Heated hotel pools and spas are the alternative.
How warm is Antalya in March?
Average highs are about 18°C and lows about 8°C, with around 8 rainy days and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Is March a good time to visit Antalya?
One of the best months for hiking, cycling and sightseeing before the heat. Golf season gathers pace in Belek. Orange trees around Finike and Kumluca are full of fruit. Still quiet and cheap. Hotels begin reopening towards the end of the month, depending on Easter dates.
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