AI-generatedAntakya at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 613 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 104 m
Climate in Antakya
Antakya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Antakya is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:25–07:16 · evening 17:26–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:25 · evening 18:17–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Antakya in October?
In October, Antakya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Antakya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:41 – 18:01
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Antakya
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 6.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Antakya, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Antakya
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 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 Antakya: 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, Antakya has about 7 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Antakya
How breezy and how cloudy Antakya is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Antakya typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Antakya: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Antakya
How often the day gets hot in Antakya (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Antakya has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Antakya
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 84 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 13° | 5° | 3.2 h | 13 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 15° | 6° | 4.4 h | 11 | 93 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 18° | 8° | 5.9 h | 11 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 23° | 12° | 7.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| MayMay | 96 | 27° | 16° | 9.1 h | 6 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 31° | 19° | 10.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 34° | 22° | 11.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 34° | 23° | 10.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 32° | 21° | 9.0 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 28° | 17° | 6.9 h | 7 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 21° | 11° | 4.9 h | 7 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 15° | 6° | 3.1 h | 11 | 101 |
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). Sources & licences
36.21° N, 36.16° E · 104 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Antakya
The best time to visit Antakya is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 113 mm of precipitation.
Antakya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Antakya in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Antakya in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Antakya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Antakya in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Antakya for you.
Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Antakya
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Antakya: score 96 against 84. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 96better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 32 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
Antakya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January13° · 3 h
In January, Antakya is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in January55February15° · 4 h
In February, Antakya is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in February74March18° · 6 h
In March, Antakya is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in March84April23° · 7 h
In April, Antakya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in April96May27° · 9 h
In May, Antakya is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in May76June31° · 11 h
In June, Antakya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in June59July34° · 11 h
In July, Antakya is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in July57August34° · 10 h
In August, Antakya is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in August71September32° · 9 h
In September, Antakya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in September84October28° · 7 h
In October, Antakya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in October81November21° · 5 h
In November, Antakya is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Antakya.
Antakya in November48December15° · 3 h
In December, Antakya is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Antakya.
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Antakya vs. İskenderun
In October Antakya has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs. 74). During the day İskenderun is 1 °C warmer than Antakya.
| in October | Antakya | İskenderun |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Antakya
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Antakya in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Antakya has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Antakya
When is the best time to visit Antakya?
The best time to visit Antakya is from April to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Antakya?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Antakya?
The wettest month is January with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Antakya get?
Antakya gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Antakya in?
Antakya uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Antakya?
A nonstop flight from London to Antakya takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Antakya?
Antakya has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 43.
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