Turkey (Antalya) · March
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 32° | 35° | 35° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 17° |
MINMIN | 7° | 8° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 12° | 9° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 9h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d223mm | 6d108mm | 5d74mm | 3d31mm | 2d39mm | 1d11mm | 0d3mm | 0d2mm | 1d25mm | 3d73mm | 5d85mm | 9d211mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Turkey (Antalya) at 18°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 18°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 74 mm total. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling: Wildblumen auf dem Lycian Way, die Wasserfälle von Düden grün und voll. Wanderer und Kulturreisende haben die Region für sich.
Packing list for Turkey (Antalya) in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Turkey (Antalya)?
- March is not an optimal month for Turkey (Antalya) (Score: 58/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Turkey (Antalya) in March?
- In March, Turkey (Antalya) sees daily highs of 18°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Turkey (Antalya) in March?
- In March, Turkey (Antalya) receives an average of 74 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Turkey (Antalya) get in March?
- Turkey (Antalya) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Turkey (Antalya) in March?
- Water temperature in Turkey (Antalya) in March averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.