The Weather in Turkey | The Weather in Antalya in August | The sea temperature in Antalya in the summertime

Here, we tell you how the tourist season goes in Antalya in August, give you accurate weather forecast statistics from the Turkish Meteorological Office which you won’t find anywhere, and talk to the locals and tourists to find out whether they enjoy being in Antalya at the end of the summer. 

When is the best time to come on vacation to Antalya to get unbelievable memories and fabulous experiences from your recreation or even from buying property in Turkey?

We are often asked about the best time to come on vacation to Antalya. And, we always give an honest answer: The best time for vacation in Antalya is late spring or mid autumn.  

The weather is very comfortable at this time of the year – it is sunny and warm but not unbearably hot – the sea water is lukewarm, the beaches are not packed with tourists, the gentle breeze from the sea and mountains refreshes you every so often.  

But if you are used to taking a break from work in the summertime, unfortunately, your choice is limited. 

In terms of climatic conditions, the most favorable summer month for vacation is June, but, as a rule, in late June the real Mediterranean heat sets in.  

Today, in this article we want to talk about August, the last summer month, when families with children are eager to catch their chance to enjoy the sun and the sea before going back to school.

Whether you should go to Antalya in August or not, it is up to you, of course, but here we provide you with weather forecast statistics, which you won’t find anywhere!

If we analyze the weather forecast statistics of the Turkish Meteorological Office from 1930 to 2021, we can admit that the average daytime temperature in Antalya in August comes to 34.1⁰C, whereas the average temperature at night is 22.8⁰C. The average temperature in August is 28.4⁰C.

The highest daytime temperature in August was historically recorded at the rate of 44.8⁰C, when the lowest temperature dropped up to 13.6⁰C.

The average time good for getting a suntan in Antalya in August equals 11.3 hours.

The average amount of precipitation in August is made up of 4.5 mm. While in the next month, in September, there is four times as much precipitation as in August – 16.6 mm. 

Those who like statistics can go here and take a look at the August weather forecast temperatures in Antalya recorded by the Turkish Meteorological Office. The statistics are shown in the Turkish language.  

The water in the sea in August is very warm, the average sea temperature is 28⁰C. This year the temperature of the water reached 30⁰C.

In August in Antalya the sea reaches, as it is said, the “milk-warm” temperature, which is so much loved by children. They can stay in the sea water for hours playing in the waves and splashing around! This fact is definitely one of the most important factors why families with children as well as keen swimmers in the warm sea choose Antalya for vacation! 

What most tourists and citizens of Antalya complain about is that it is very humid in August. 

Maximum humidity on the south coast can be 85% and, of course, it does not make your stay comfortable. The feeling of being in a sauna will accompany you everywhere.  

SVETLANA: We were vacationing in Antalya in mid August. We were experiencing a strong heatwave. The temperature varied from +36 to +42. It was scorchingly hot to me.

It cooled down a little bit at night with the temperature range from +25 to +28. The water in the sea was of milk-warm temperature even at night, which did not refresh us but relaxed and calmed down for sure, like a hot bath before going to bed. The heat did not go away while we were there.

I remember two days when the temperature was +33 and it seemed to me that it got a bit cooler. All those days the sky was clear blue without any clouds.

MICHAEL: There is an opinion that August is the start of the mellow season at the seaside but it is not definitely about Antalya. It is really too hot there.

You had better go to the beach early in the morning, at least by 8 am you have to be there. The sun is not scorching yet, the sea is cool and refreshing. It is enough to spend 2-3 hours sunbathing and enjoying the fresh sea air.

If you want to come to the beach again, it is better to do that after 6 pm when the day's heat is gone. Evening is a perfect time for swimming in the sea. After this experience, I am determined to come to Antalya in June next time. And, I am also sure that it is worth coming in September – just at the end of the month. 

The recommendations made by Micheal are very fair. There are a lot of tourists and local citizens in Antalya who like to go to the sea at 6 am to see the sunrise and welcome a new day!

The sea in early hours of the day gives refreshment to swimmers, the water is still and there are no waves at all. And, it is absolutely true that at the end of September the mellow season usually starts. It means the weather is still nice and warm but there are no “killing heatwaves”, the sea is lukewarm but not too warm like it is in a hot August. 

People who do not like heat and can hardly bear it would better stay home and not come on vacation to Antalya in August. You are unlikely to be able to enjoy all amenities of local resorts and go on numerous tours or trips around the country, which are an essential part of a real recreation in Turkey. 

But if you have decided to take a risk and come on vacation to Antalya in a hot August, you should remember about lots of sunscreen cream, hats and water!

Those who love Turkey in any weather the month of August pleases them with a huge fruit harvest. You can’t believe your eyes when you see a variety of season ripe figs, grapes, pears, juicy watermelons, melons, nectarines!

You can still find and buy strawberries, peaches, apricots, and even sweet cherries in the local farm markets. They get ripe earlier in the summer but the tourists can enjoy these fruits throughout all three summer months.

Those who come on vacation to Antalya very often can admit that the city is just flooded with flowers. Almost everywhere gardens or gates of every other house are decorated with lilac, white or pink bougainvillea.

In August bougainvillea is in its brightest blossom reaching for the sun and obtaining its prime! Wild grapes ripen on the fences covered in ivy. 

It is August that looks so bright and tastes so juicy!

But most people, who live in Antalya permanently by acquiring real estate or those who come on vacation there, get used to such extreme weather patterns after a few years, because, as they like to say, you have to pay for all the good you get in life.

Having survived the hottest July and August in Antalya, there is no doubt now you can enjoy truly heavenly weather in autumn, winter or spring.

That is why, more and more people choose Antalya as a place of permanent residence by buying property there.

For 20 years the company Tolerance has been helping its clients to buy or rent property not only in Antalya, but throughout Turkey.