Climate Insights for Alanya

The climate in Alanya is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 754mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 190mm of rainfall. Alanya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Alanya vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Alanya is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 754mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 190mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 176mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Alanya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Alanya, which began on March 20, 2026. Alanya is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Alanya is during May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alanya based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.