When is the best time to go to Antakya?

When is the best time to go to Antakya? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Antakya are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • Antakya has dry periods in July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Antakya

For full information about the climate and weather in Antakya a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 49°F/56°F
7.3in
February 50°F/59°F
4.5in
March 56°F/65°F
3.6in
April 65°F/72°F
2.5in
May 72°F/81°F
1.9in
June 79°F/86°F
0.7in
July 83°F/92°F
0.3in
August 85°F/94°F
0.2in
September 81°F/90°F
1.1in
October 74°F/83°F
2.1in
November 61°F/70°F
2.5in
December 52°F/61°F
6.3in


Weather and climate in Antakya

Antakya enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Antakya is 76°F (ranging from 56°F in january to 94°F in august). Annual rainfall is 32.7in, with a minimum of 0.2in in august and a maximum of 7.3in in january.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 74°F and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between march and may the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and, in may, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 86°F and you can expect to have 0.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 94°F°C and, in august, 0 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of september the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and it rains about 1.1in each month.
  • From october to november the climate is favorable. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 11% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Antakya

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Antakya: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Antakya

Find out when Antakya has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Antakya

  • Very low season in Antakya
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Antakya
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June, November and December.
  • High season in Antakya
    The number of visitors to Antakya is high in: May, September and October.
  • Peak season in Antakya
    The largest number of tourists visiting Antakya is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Antakya month by month



Best time for low prices in Antakya

Average prices of hotels in Antakya month by month

Generally, April is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Antakya. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, October is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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