The Turkish Riviera at the height of summer resembles a hot frying pan, but despite the heat, tourists love to come to Antalya in July. Learn about the weather, precipitation, air and sea temperatures, how to escape the heat, and what to wear.
Air temperature and precipitation
In the middle of summer, the sun shines 14.5 hours a day and does not spare tourists at all. The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is negligible. In July in Antalya during the day there is real heat, at night it is very warm, there is no precipitation, and the cloudiness is only 2.6%.
The level of sun exposure is so high that it is simply dangerous to sunbathe during the daytime. Skin burns and heatstroke can easily occur. Full relaxation is possible only under air conditioning, and the sea breezes ease the heat a little.
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Maxim: "The weather at this time of the year is very hot. The air temperature sometimes reached + 35 ° C during the day, and +25 ... + 27 ° C at night. The sun is scorching here, so you should not go to the sea during the day. it was rainy and windy. "
Air temperature table in July day and night:
| When | t in the afternoon | t at night |
| Early July | + 35 ° C | + 25 ° C |
| Mid july | + 35 ° C | + 26 ° C |
| End of july | + 36 ° C | + 28 ° C |
Water temperature
The warm sea is what tourists agree to endure the July heat for. In Antalya, sea water in July is very comfortable for long swims, and holidaymakers spend most of their time on the beaches and near the pools.
Covid has made adjustments to a beach holiday in Turkey. According to reviews, in July 2020, there were not as many tourists in Antalya as before. There was a social distance between the sun loungers on the hotel beaches, so there were more people on the municipal beaches.
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Vadim: "I often rest in Antalya. I like the local weather, it is ideal for a beach holiday. The sea water here is warm + 26 ° C. The humidity is minimal. I plan to return here."
Tour prices
How to dress
It's not cold at all on morning and evening walks by the sea! For a trip to Antalya in July, warm clothes and an umbrella are not needed. Choose more light or white outfits made from light linen or cotton fabric. It is easier to endure heat in them. A sun hat and sunglasses will not be superfluous. Remember to go into the shade more often and drink more plain water!
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Is it worth going
Despite the excellent sunny weather, a trip to Antalya in July has its drawbacks. The most important thing is the high prices. Tours at the height of the summer season are also expensive, but sometimes you can catch hot tours. There are a lot of people on the beaches.
According to tourists, in July in Antalya it is uncomfortable with young children, elderly tourists and everyone who has heart and respiratory problems. For a comfortable stay, choose cooler months, for example, the first half of June or the velvet season.
From the airport you will be taken directly to the steam room. It's hard to go on excursions in hell. High summer priorities are beach activities, water parks, boat trips, diving, snorkeling and indoor air-conditioned relaxation.
