Best time to visit Alanya
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Alanya
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Antalya Pamukkale Hierapolis & Salda Lake Daily Private Tours - 2
Tandem Paragliding in Alanya, Antalya Turkey with a Licensed Guide - 3
Alanya All Inclusive Pirate Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer - 4
Alanya to Antalya Airport Vip Transfer Service - 5
All-Inclusive Private Luxury Yacht Tour in Alanya. - 6
Alanya Holiday Photo Shoot – Families, Couples & Solo Travelers
Last refreshed 2026-06-16.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Alanya (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Alanya's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9–15 | 13 | 12 | 181 | 15.1 | 61% | 17 | 170 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 8–16 | 13 | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 60% | 16 | 177 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 9–17 | 15 | 10 | 125 | 12.5 | 58% | 16 | 231 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 13–21 | 21 | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 60% | 13 | 252 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 17–25 | 26 | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 60% | 14 | 298 | 7 | Moderate | 10 |
| Jun | 21–28 | 31 | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 61% | 13 | 311 | 9 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jul | 25–33 | 35 | 0 | 2 | — | 50% | 15 | 325 | 10 | Peak | 5 |
| Aug | 25–32 | 36 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 56% | 13 | 296 | 9 | Peak | 4 |
| Sep | 23–30 | 32 | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 53% | 13 | 264 | 7 | Moderate | 7 |
| Oct | 19–27 | 27 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 48% | 13 | 244 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Nov | 14–22 | 21 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 54% | 15 | 194 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 11–18 | 16 | 13 | 160 | 12.3 | 66% | 13 | 164 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Alanya by Month
UV index in Alanya peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
October
10/1019–27°C · 3 rain days (26h) · 244 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
May
10/1017–25°C · 5 rain days (46h) · 298 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
9/1013–21°C · 6 rain days (59h) · 252 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
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January
6/109–15°C (feels 13°C) · 12 rain days (181h) · 170 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/108–16°C (feels 13°C) · 8 rain days (113h) · 177 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
7/109–17°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (125h) · 231 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1021–28°C (feels 31°C) · 3 rain days (24h) · 311 sun hours · 61% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
July
5/1025–33°C (feels 35°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 325 sun hours · 50% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
4/1025–32°C (feels 36°C) · 1 rain days (15h) · 296 sun hours · 56% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
7/1023–30°C (feels 32°C) · 3 rain days (19h) · 264 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high)
November
9/1014–22°C (feels 21°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 194 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
7/1011–18°C (feels 16°C) · 13 rain days (160h) · 164 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Alanya
When is the best time to visit Alanya?
October is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–27°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, May, April.
What is the worst time to visit Alanya?
August is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–32°C (1 rainy day).
Is Alanya too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Alanya?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Alanya have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 42) and October (climate 10/10, crowd index 21) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Alanya by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Alanya in July?
July is the peak UV month in Alanya, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Alanya on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Alanya bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: April, May, August. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 15 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.