Weather in Antalya in August

How August compares

August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Antalya and ranks 10th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Turkey it is 3rd of 18 (Turkey in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Antalya is 12.8°C warmer by day and 9.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Antalya peaks at 34.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 37.9°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 23.3°C; one night in ten drops to 20.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 42.0°C (2019-08-11) and the coldest night 18.6°C (1997-08-24).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 37 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 53%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 29.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 28.0°C to 29.6°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:14 and sets about 19:49 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 6%.

Is August a good time to visit Antalya?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. The best months for Antalya on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Plan your day around the heat

August is among Antalya's hottest months, with 95% of days reaching 30°C. The hottest days can reach 38°C or more, so the average high should not be treated as a ceiling. For a UK traveller, this is weather for a slower pace rather than long stretches of walking in the midday sun. Put more active plans early in the morning, take shaded or indoor breaks when the heat builds, and keep water handy. Lightweight, loose clothing is the practical choice. Evenings offer some relief, but an average night low of 23°C means they are still warm; do not rely on sunset to make the air feel cool.

Good for swimming, with little rain to work around

The sea is comfortably warm for swimming at an average of 29°C, although it may feel less refreshing than you would hope after time in the sun. August is also very dry, with about 1 rainy day, so rain is unlikely to be the main constraint on outdoor plans. That does not mean every day is guaranteed to stay dry. Long sunny days give you flexibility to swim earlier or later rather than spend midday exposed. Pack swimwear, sun protection and a hat, and make shade part of your plans rather than an afterthought. This month suits a relaxed swimming-focused holiday better than a packed schedule of outdoor activity.