Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Antalya in March
Antalya in March suits a mild-weather break, not a holiday built around swimming and hot afternoons. Average highs are around 16°C, nights fall to 7°C, and the sea is a cold 17°C. It is a warmer option than London, but rain is a meaningful catch. Go if you are happy spending time outdoors in layers and adjusting plans to the forecast; choose another month if reliable warmth is the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Antalya, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya.
- Average daytime high
- 16.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.9°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 16.6°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.5h
- 56% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 110 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.5°C
- 2019-03-21
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.3°C
- 2000-03-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2900 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Antalya and ranks 82nd of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Turkey it is 6th of 18 (Turkey in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Antalya is 5.9°C warmer by day and 3.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Antalya peaks at 16.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.2°C; one night in ten drops to 4.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 25.5°C (2019-03-21) and the coldest night 0.3°C (2000-03-02).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 110 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1995 with 229 mm, the driest 2001 with 28 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 16.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.2°C to 17.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:08 and sets about 19:04 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is March a good time to visit Antalya?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Antalya on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable afternoons, but keep a jacket handy
The daytime warmth is useful rather than summery: walking around should be more appealing than planning to lie out in swimwear. London averages 10.5°C by day in March, so Antalya offers a noticeable lift without strong heat. The warmest days can reach around 20°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation. Evenings need a different approach, with average lows around 7°C and the coldest nights falling to around 4°C or below. Pack light layers for the afternoon, plus a warm jumper and jacket for after dark. This suits travellers who prefer mild conditions to heat at midday.
Leave room for rain and treat the sea as cold
Rain is the main reason to keep your plans flexible, with about 10 rainy days during March. That does not mean every wet day is lost, but a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with rain are sensible packing choices. Avoid making the whole trip depend on dry afternoons; leave outdoor plans movable when you can. The sea is another limitation: at 16.6°C on average, it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. If a quick cold dip appeals, that is different from expecting relaxed swimming. For travellers whose main aim is spending long stretches in the water, March is a poor fit.
A little perspective
Antalya through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 17.7°C | 4.7 | 217 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 13.6°C | 5.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.3 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 16.4°C | 7.2°C | 16.6°C | 6.5 | 110 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 | 72 | 8 | 7% |
| Maybest | 24.8°C | 14.3°C | 21.1°C | 9.4 | 50 | 6 | 45% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 34.3°C | 22.9°C | 27.8°C | 13.4 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 34.2°C | 23.3°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.3°C | 19.6°C | 27.7°C | 10.7 | 23 | 2 | 95% |
| October | 24.8°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 7.7 | 101 | 6 | 50% |
| November | 18.9°C | 10.3°C | 22.0°C | 6.0 | 135 | 8 | 5% |
| December | 14.1°C | 7.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.6 | 228 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Antalya in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Antalya hot in March?
Antalya is mild in March: the average daytime high is 16.4°C and nights average 7.2°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Antalya in March?
The sea around Antalya averages 16.6°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Antalya in March?
Antalya sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 110 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (229 mm) and the driest was 2001 (28 mm).
How sunny is Antalya in March?
Antalya gets around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Antalya compare with the UK in March?
Antalya is on average 5.9°C warmer than London by day in March (16.4°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Antalya?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Antalya reached 25.5°C on 2019-03-21, and the coldest night dropped to 0.3°C on 2000-03-02.
How much sunshine can I expect in Antalya in March?
March averages about 6.5 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight. There is scope for pleasant outdoor time, but do not read that as a promise of clear skies all day. Keep your schedule flexible around rain.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 hours 24 minutes, making Antalya a short-haul option for milder March weather. The trade-off is that the journey brings a warmer daytime average, not dependable summer conditions or a warm sea.
Should I go in March or choose another month?
Choose March if mild days suit you and you can accept rain, chilly evenings and cold seawater. If your dates are flexible, June, September and May are stronger choices overall for weather in Antalya than March.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Antalya. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C