Alanya in Winter: What's Open, Weather and Sea
Alanya's main sights stay open in winter: the İçkale at Alanya Castle 08:00–17:00, the Red Tower until 17:00 and Dim Cave 09:00–17:00 from November to February; Cleopatra Beach is a public beach. From December to February daytime highs average 15–17 °C and the sea is 16–18.5 °C (MGM). Check the winter hours of the cable car and Sapadere Canyon before you go.
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November to March: weather and sea temperature
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Rainy days | Sunshine (h/day) | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 21.4 °C | 10.9 °C | 7.5 | 6.3 | 21.4 °C |
| December | 16.7 °C | 7.7 °C | 11.9 | 4.8 | 18.5 °C |
| January | 15.0 °C | 6.1 °C | 12.4 | 4.9 | 16.7 °C |
| February | 15.6 °C | 6.4 °C | 10.4 | 5.7 | 16.0 °C |
| March | 18.0 °C | 8.1 °C | 8.5 | 6.7 | 16.6 °C |
Weather: Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM), Antalya station, 1930–2025 averages (MGM); MGM does not publish separate tables for Alanya or Manavgat. Sea: MGM, Mediterranean sea-surface temperature, monthly averages 1970–2025 (MGM).
Open in winter: fees and hours
| Place | Entry | Hours | From Alanya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanya Castle | €12 (foreign visitors); Müzekart valid for Turkish citizens | 08:00–17:00 (ticket office closes 16:30) | 4 km · about 8 min by car |
| Red Tower Alanya (Kızıl Kule) | About €2–3 (combined ticket with the shipyard available) | 09:00–19:00 (summer), until 17:00 in winter | 2 km · about 4 min by car |
| Damlataş Cave Alanya | 225 TL, Museum Pass not valid | 10:00–19:00 (therapy sessions 08:00–10:00) | 2 km · about 3 min by car |
| Dim Cave | 300 TL adults (about €5), 150 TL children 7–12, under 7 free | 09:00–19:00 June–September; 09:00–18:30 May; 09:00–18:00 April and October; 09:00–17:30 March; 09:00–17:00 November–February | 14 km · about 18 min by car |
| Cleopatra Beach Alanya | Free (public beach) | Open 24/7; lifeguards 08:00–19:00 | 2 km · about 4 min by car |
| Alanya Cable Car | Only at the Damlataş and Kale ticket offices — no online sales; valid all day | 09:30–23:00 | 2 km · about 4 min by car |
| Sapadere Canyon Alanya | About €5–7 | 08:00–19:00 (summer season) | 36 km · about 1 h 13 min by car |
Fees and hours are taken from each place page and update with it. The 2027 ministry fees start on 1 April 2027 — see the 2027 fee table.
Closed or limited in winter
- At Alanya Castle the İçkale ticket office closes at 16:30 in winter; the Red Tower closes at 17:00.
- We found no separate winter timetable for the Alanya cable car — check before you go.
- The hours for Sapadere Canyon are given for the summer season; we found no current official winter hours.
- Köprülü Canyon rafting trips from Alanya largely stop from November to March (source).
The markets run all winter
This guide has no separate market page for Alanya; Manavgat's Monday and Thursday markets keep the same days in winter — see Manavgat markets.
For a rainy day
- Damlataş Cave and Dim Cave work in any weather.
- The inside of the Red Tower and its viewing terrace suit a short visit.
More winter guides
- Side and Manavgat in Winter: What's Open, Weather and Sea
- Antalya in Winter: What's Open and What's Closed
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in the sea in Alanya in winter?
According to MGM averages for 1970–2025, the Mediterranean is 21.4 °C in November, 18.5 °C in December, 16.7 °C in January, 16.0 °C in February and 16.6 °C in March. A short swim works in November and on sunny December days; from January to March most people find it cold.
What is open in Alanya in winter?
The İçkale at Alanya Castle is open 08:00–17:00 (ticket office 16:30), the Red Tower until 17:00 and Dim Cave 09:00–17:00 from November to February. Cleopatra Beach is a public beach, open all year. Check the current hours of the cable car and Sapadere Canyon before you go.
What is the weather like in Alanya in January?
According to Antalya weather station averages for 1930–2025, January has an average high of 15.0 °C and an average low of 6.1 °C, with 12.4 rainy days and 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. MGM does not publish a separate table for Alanya.