Alanya weather by month

When to go to Alanya

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. January is the wettest month (197 mm, about 12 rainy days) and July the driest (10 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 29.0°C and coolest in March at 16.9°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP, 38 km from Alanya) takes roughly 4 h 30 min - mid-haul (4.5-7 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Istanbul.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Alanya between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.2°C on 1 August 2010; the coldest fell to -6.9°C on 15 February 2004. In August one day in ten tops 33.6°C and about 73% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 1.6°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was January 2019 with 630 mm, against a January average of 197 mm.

Late autumn and winter: mild days, wetter plans

November still offers some warmth, averaging 19°C by day, but nights fall to 11°C, so pack a jumper or jacket. The sea averages 22°C, making a swim more appealing than the cooling air might suggest. December drops to 14°C by day, while January and February average 13°C, with nights at 6°C. These months suit travellers happy to spend time outdoors between showers rather than plan around sunbathing. January averages 12 rain days, easing to 10 in February, so waterproof layers are useful. February's sea temperature of 17°C will feel chilly for casual swimming. Treat winter as a mild-weather break, not a reliable beach holiday.

Spring: better for being outdoors than long swims

March brings daytime averages of 16°C, but nights at 8°C mean light summer clothes alone will not be enough. April reaches 19°C, comfortable for spending time outdoors without summer's heat, although both months average 9 rain days. Keep a light waterproof handy and save swimming plans for days when the air feels warm enough: April's sea averages just 18°C. May is the clearer step towards beach weather, with days at 23°C, nights at 15°C and the sea at 21°C. It suits travellers who want sunshine without the hottest conditions, though the water is still noticeably cooler than in late summer.

Summer and early autumn: heat first, warmer seas later

June starts the hotter spell with days averaging 28°C and sea temperatures of 25°C. July and August reach 31°C by day, so plan active time for mornings and late afternoons, with shade around midday. Nights average 22°C in July and 23°C in August, offering limited cooling. Both months average just 3 rain days, making them good choices if avoiding rain matters most. September keeps the sea at 28°C while daytime temperatures ease to 28°C: a useful compromise for swimming and time outdoors. October is cooler again, with days at 24°C and nights at 16°C, but the sea remains inviting at 25°C. Its 6 rain days mean allowing more flexibility than in summer. Choose summer for heat, or early autumn for warm water with less intense daytime temperatures.