Antalya in October: weather and sea temperature

October is warm and golden: highs around 27°C and a sea that is still about 25°C, warmer than in June. The first autumn showers arrive late in the month.

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

October at a glance

Avg high
27 °C
Avg low
15 °C
Sea temperature
25 °C
Rainy days
5
Sunshine per day
8 h
Season
Shoulder (Apr–May, Oct)

Long-term averages for Antalya (1991–2020), rounded. Belek, Side and Kemer are within a degree or two; Alanya is slightly warmer in winter.

10-day forecast

Forecast by Google Weather, updated 8 Oct 2026 16:11 (Türkiye time). Day temperatures high / low, 💧 chance of rain.

What to do in October

An excellent beach month with fewer people, and peak season again for golf and hiking. Long, clear afternoons are ideal for Termessos, Kekova or the Lycian Way.

What to pack

Summer clothes and swimwear, plus a light jacket and an umbrella for the end of the month.

Crowds and prices

Shoulder season with good prices, busier during the German autumn holidays. Some resorts start closing at the end of the month.

→ Estimate your trip cost in October

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in Antalya in October?

Yes. The sea is around 25°C in October, comfortably warm for long swims.

How warm is Antalya in October?

Average highs are about 27°C and lows about 15°C, with around 5 rainy days and 8 hours of sunshine a day.

Is October a good time to visit Antalya?

An excellent beach month with fewer people, and peak season again for golf and hiking. Long, clear afternoons are ideal for Termessos, Kekova or the Lycian Way. Shoulder season with good prices, busier during the German autumn holidays. Some resorts start closing at the end of the month.