Antalya in December: weather, sea and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Antalya suits Kaleiçi, a museum visit and short walks between wet spells. Days average +17 °C and nights +13 °C. This is a city break beside the sea rather than a summer beach holiday.
Weather in December
Compare the three parts of December below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +20 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +18 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 December | +17 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +12 °C | +19 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in December
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +20 °C in December. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Antalya.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 14 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 19 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | +21 °C | +17 °C | +22 °C |
| December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
November has warmer days than December. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. December has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Antalya compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- In dry weather, Kaleiçi offers old streets, Hadrian’s Gate and the harbour. A walk here is an option for exploring historic Antalya between days by the sea.
- Karaalioğlu Park is an option for a walk with sea views. Its paths lead to viewing terraces above the coastal cliffs.
- For a rainy day, the Atatürk House Museum offers an indoor visit focused on his time in Antalya.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.