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Backpacking Potential

94/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, October, April

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Avoid

January, February, July, August, November, December

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Weather

11°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Antalya?

The best time to visit Antalya for backpacking is May, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Antalya

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
58Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°215
February
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°143
March
86Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°89
April
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°49
May
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°28
June
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°10
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°3
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°3
September
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°15
October
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°68
November
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°128
December
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°206

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Antalya

When is the best time to visit Antalya for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Antalya for backpacking is typically in May, October, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Antalya?

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Rainy season typically: December–January. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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