Antalya's Climate
Antalya lies on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, at the foot of the soaring Taurus Mountains, and has a classic Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summers (June–September) are long, sunny and sultry, usually 30–35°C with high coastal humidity and almost no rain. Winters (December–February) are gentle, typically 10–16°C by day, and form the main rainy season with heavy downpours, while snow blankets the nearby peaks. Spring and autumn are short, warm and very pleasant. UV levels are extreme in summer.