Antalya · Month comparison

December vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs December at #10. Couples' month — sea still 23°C, ruins comfortable, prices spring-level.

Antalya Kaleiçi old harbour under December storm clouds

December

#10 of 12 months

Strong option

Wettest month of the year — but New Year in Kaleiçi is a budget-luxury secret.

  • ↑Boutique Ottoman-house hotels in Kaleiçi €40-60/night
  • ↑NYE Russian-style celebrations in resort hotels at deep discount
Olympos Lycian Way coastal section in October

October

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Couples' month — sea still 23°C, ruins comfortable, prices spring-level.

  • ↑27°C and sea at 23°C — perfect for adults without kids
  • ↑Lycian Way (Olympos-Adrasan section) at ideal hiking temp
FactorDecemberOctober
Weather score
4
9
Value score
10
8
Crowd score
9
8
Events score
5
6
Atmosphere
6
9
Avg high temp16°C27°C
Monthly rain260mm70mm
Daily sunshine5hrs9hrs

December trade-offs

  • ↓260mm rain — heaviest month of the year, frequent flash floods
  • ↓Many resort hotels in Lara/Belek closed for refit

October trade-offs

  • ↓70mm rain across 6 days — first autumn systems
  • ↓Some Lara/Belek hotels begin winter-mode mid-month
See all 12 months for Antalya →December in detail →October in detail →
Scores compare months within Antalya. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →