Your September weather guide
HotWeather in Lara Beach in September
September is a good choice for Lara Beach if you want hot beach weather rather than gentle autumn warmth. Average daytime highs are around 30°C, the sea is a comfortable 27.7°C, and there are about 2 rainy days across the month. That suits a holiday built around swimming and time outdoors, with shade breaks when the heat is strongest. The catch is that September is still properly hot, so it is less suitable if you prefer cool conditions for walking.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya (Lara), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lara Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya (Lara).
- Average daytime high
- 30.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 35°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.7°C
- London averages 18.6°C in September
- Sea temperature
- 27.7°C
- year to year: 27°C to 29°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.7h
- 88% of 12.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 23 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days over 25°C
- 95%
- 54% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 41.6°C
- 2018-09-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 12.3°C
- 1992-09-30
- 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 September compares
September is the 4th warmest month of the year in Lara Beach. Within Turkey it is 3rd of 18 (Turkey in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Lara Beach is 11.7°C warmer by day and 8.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in September
The typical September day in Lara Beach peaks at 30.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 34.5°C or more. About 95% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.6°C; one night in ten drops to 16.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 41.6°C (2018-09-02) and the coldest night 12.3°C (1992-09-30).
Rain in September
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 23 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2008 with 100 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 57%.
Sea temperature in September
The sea averages 27.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.9°C to 28.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:39 and sets about 19:05 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 13%.
Is September a good time to visit Lara Beach?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Lara Beach on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect summer heat, not an autumn cool-down
Pack for hot days and plan anything energetic for the morning or later in the day. Temperatures reach 30°C on 54% of September days, so midday heat is a regular consideration rather than an occasional surprise. The warmest 10% of days reach 34.5°C or more, which can make prolonged time away from shade uncomfortable. Loose, light clothing, sun protection and easy access to water make sense. September suits travellers who enjoy heat and can slow down around midday; it is a less comfortable choice if your ideal holiday involves walking for much of the day. Evenings offer some relief, with average night lows around 20°C.
Warm swimming water and little rain
The sea is a strong reason to choose September: at an average 27.7°C, swimming should feel comfortably warm rather than something to brace yourself for. The year-to-year range of 27°C to 29°C also points to reliably warm water, though it says nothing about waves or conditions on a particular day. Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans, with about 2 rainy days during the month, but a dry September is not guaranteed. Keep outdoor plans flexible if showers arrive rather than assuming every day will be clear. For a holiday centred on swimming and relaxing outdoors, the balance is favourable, provided you are comfortable with the heat.
A little perspective
Lara Beach through the year
September 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% |
| March | 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% |
| SeptemberSelectedbest | 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
Lara Beach in September FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lara Beach hot in September?
Lara Beach is hot in September: the average daytime high is 30.3°C and nights average 19.6°C. About 95% of September days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Lara Beach in September?
The sea around Lara Beach averages 27.7°C in September, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 27°C to 29°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lara Beach in September?
Lara Beach sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 23 mm of rain in a typical September. The wettest September between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 (100 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Lara Beach in September?
Lara Beach gets around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day in September out of 12.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lara Beach compare with the UK in September?
Lara Beach is on average 11.7°C warmer than London by day in September (30.3°C against 18.6°C).
What is the hottest September on record in Lara Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day in Lara Beach reached 41.6°C on 2018-09-02, and the coldest night dropped to 12.3°C on 1992-09-30.
How much warmer is Lara Beach than London in September?
Lara Beach has an average daytime high of 30.3°C, compared with 18.6°C in London - a difference of 11.7°C. Expect a substantial shift back into summer conditions, not just a slightly warmer version of September at home.
Will I need a jacket in the evening?
Average night lows are 19.6°C, so a heavy jacket is unlikely to be useful. A light layer is sensible if you feel the cold or stay out late: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 16.7°C or below.
How much sunshine can I expect?
September averages about 10.7 hours of sunshine within 12.2 hours of daylight. That leaves plenty of scope for outdoor time, but it is not a promise of uninterrupted sunshine. Plan shade breaks rather than trying to spend the whole day in direct sun.
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 (Antalya (Lara)). 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