Antalya · Month comparison

July vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs July at #11. Couples' month — sea still 23°C, ruins comfortable, prices spring-level.

Hazy heat over Lara beach resort strip in July

July

#11 of 12 months

Worth considering

Heat-dome territory — 38°C+ on bad days, every Russian, German and Pole on the Lara strip.

  • ↑Sea at 27°C, calmest of the year
  • ↑Aspendos Opera Festival in full swing — 4-5 operas July alone
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
FactorJulyOctober
Weather score
7
9
Value score
2
8
Crowd score
2
8
Events score
8
6
Atmosphere
6
9
Avg high temp35°C27°C
Monthly rain3mm70mm
Daily sunshine12hrs9hrs

July trade-offs

  • ↓Heat-dome 38-40°C days; midday outdoor activity dangerous
  • ↓Lara and Belek hotel strips packed with all-inclusive coaches

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 →July in detail →October in detail →
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