Antalya · Month comparison
February vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs February at #8. Couples' month — sea still 23°C, ruins comfortable, prices spring-level.
February
#8 of 12 months
Strong option
Almond blossom and skiing — Saklıkent 50km west still snow-bound while coast hits 16°C.
- ↑16°C and dry afternoons between storms — best ratio for old-town walking
- ↑Saklıkent ski hill at peak; one-day combo with Konyaaltı beach unique in Europe
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
| Factor | February | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 10 | 8 |
| Crowd score | 10 | 8 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 16°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 170mm | 70mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 9hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓170mm rain over 13 wet days — sea unswimmable
- ↓Most beach resorts in Belek and Lara still in winter mode
October trade-offs
- ↓70mm rain across 6 days — first autumn systems
- ↓Some Lara/Belek hotels begin winter-mode mid-month
Scores compare months within Antalya. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →