Antalya in September: weather and sea temperature

September is many people's favourite month: still around 31°C by day but less humid, with the sea at its warmest after summer, about 28°C. Rain is rare until the very end.

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

September at a glance

Avg high
31 °C
Avg low
19 °C
Sea temperature
28 °C
Rainy days
1
Sunshine per day
10 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 September

Everything works: beach, boat trips, sightseeing in comfortable late-afternoon light and, towards the end of the month, golf again.

What to pack

Summer clothes, swimwear and a light layer for the first cooler evenings late in the month.

Crowds and prices

High season prices in early September, falling noticeably after the European school holidays end mid-month.

→ Estimate your trip cost in September

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in Antalya in September?

Yes. The sea is around 28°C in September, comfortably warm for long swims.

How warm is Antalya in September?

Average highs are about 31°C and lows about 19°C, with around 1 rainy days and 10 hours of sunshine a day.

Is September a good time to visit Antalya?

Everything works: beach, boat trips, sightseeing in comfortable late-afternoon light and, towards the end of the month, golf again. High season prices in early September, falling noticeably after the European school holidays end mid-month.