AI-generatedAlanya at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,170 h
- Rain a year
- 802 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Alanya
Alanya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year, Alanya is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:5818:17
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Alanya in October?
In October, Alanya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:58 – 18:17
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Alanya
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.6 – 26.6 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alanya ranges from 17.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.3° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.3° | 16.6° | 18.0° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.3° | 16.7° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.4° | 17.6° | 19.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.5° | 20.8° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.2° | 24.4° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.6° | 24.6° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.7° | 21.6° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.2° | 19.6° | 21.0° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Alanya
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Alanya, 77 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alanya
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Alanya: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alanya has about 5 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 13° | 6° | 18.3° | 5.2 h | 12 | 168 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 14° | 5° | 17.3° | 6.3 h | 10 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 16° | 7° | 17.3° | 7.4 h | 10 | 88 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 19° | 10° | 18.4° | 8.4 h | 9 | 62 |
| MayMay | 77 | 24° | 15° | 21.5° | 10.2 h | 8 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 28° | 19° | 25.2° | 11.9 h | 6 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 31° | 22° | 28.2° | 12.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 23° | 29.2° | 11.4 h | 4 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 29° | 20° | 28.2° | 10.1 h | 4 | 18 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 24° | 16° | 25.6° | 8.7 h | 5 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 20° | 11° | 22.7° | 7.0 h | 6 | 83 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 15° | 8° | 20.2° | 5.3 h | 10 | 149 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
36.54° N, 32.00° E · 11 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Alanya
The best time to visit Alanya is from June to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from October to November. The wettest month is January with 168 mm of precipitation.
Alanya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alanya in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Alanya in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Alanya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Alanya in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alanya for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Alanya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January13° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, Alanya is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in January24February14° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In February, Alanya is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in February28March16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In March, Alanya is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in March38April19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In April, Alanya is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in April77May24° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Alanya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in May98June28° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In June, Alanya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in June98July31° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, Alanya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in July98August31° · Sea 29° · 11 h
In August, Alanya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in August100September29° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Alanya is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in September94October24° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In October, Alanya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in October53November20° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Alanya is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Alanya.
Alanya in November30December15° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In December, Alanya is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 149 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alanya.
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Alanya vs. Side
In October the holiday weather in Alanya and Side is about equally good (score 94 vs. 93). During the day Side is 1 °C warmer than Alanya. The sea in Side is 1 °C cooler. Side gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Alanya | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Alanya
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Alanya
When is the best time to visit Alanya?
The best time to visit Alanya is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alanya?
The sea temperature in Alanya ranges from 17.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Alanya in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Alanya?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Alanya?
The wettest month is January with 168 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alanya get?
Alanya gets around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in January there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Alanya in?
Alanya uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Alanya?
A nonstop flight from London to Alanya takes about 4 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,040 km.
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