Antalya in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Antalya suits a city break with Kaleiçi and a museum visit if beach warmth is not essential. Days average +15 °C. Rain can interrupt walks, making an entirely outdoor itinerary less convenient.
Weather in January
For warmer daytime weather, consider early January: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +16 °C | +11 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 January | +14 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +18 °C in January. 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 January
In January, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 7 to 25 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +20 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +10 °C | +17 °C |
December has warmer days than January. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Antalya compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- 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.