Antalya in Winter: What's Open and What's Closed
In winter Antalya's old town Kaleiçi, the Düden and Kurşunlu waterfalls, Antalya Aquarium and the ancient sites are open; Antalya Museum stays closed until its new building is finished (opening 2027). Perge, Phaselis and Termessos close at 17:00. From December to February daytime highs average 15–17 °C and the sea is 16–18.5 °C (MGM).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleiçi Old Town Antalya | Free (open quarter) | 24/7; shops 09:00–24:00 |
| Hadrian’s Gate Antalya | Free | Open 24/7, illuminated at night |
| Antalya Archaeological Museum | Museum closed (€15 before the closure) | Closed since 16 July 2025; new museum planned to open in 2027 (November 2026) |
| Antalya Aquarium | Several ticket packages — see the official website | 09:00–22:00 daily |
| Düden Waterfalls Antalya | Düden Park entry is symbolic (about €0.5–1) | Park 08:00–22:00 |
| Kurşunlu Waterfall | 28 TL, students 16 TL (vehicle entry charged separately) | 08:00–19:30 in summer, until 17:30 in winter |
| Konyaaltı Beach Antalya | Free (public beach) | 24/7; lifeguards 08:00–19:00 |
| Perge Ancient City Antalya | €11 (foreign visitor rate) | 08:00–17:00 (ticket office closes 16:30) |
| Termessos Ancient City | €3 for the ancient site (foreign visitors); national park vehicle entry charged separately | 08:00–17:00 (ticket office closes 15:30) |
| The Land of Legends | €75 adults (12+), €60 children (4–11) — online €60 / €48 (20% off when we checked) | 10:00–22:00 (as of September 2026) |
| Olympos Ancient City | €10 (foreign visitor rate; Museum Pass valid) | 08:00–19:00 (ticket office closes 18:30) |
| Phaselis Ancient City | €10 (foreign visitor rate; Museum Pass valid) | 08:00–17:00 (ticket office closes 16:30) |
| Chimaera Yanartaş | National park entry about €5–9 (Museum Pass valid) | Gate 08:00–23:00 in summer; closes earlier in winter |
| Tahtalı Cable Car | Return about €30–40 (reduced rates for children) | 09:00–19:00 in summer; 10:00–17:00 in winter, weather permitting |
| Myra Ancient City | €13 (the Church of St. Nicholas is a separate ticket, €17) | 08:00–19:00 (ticket office closes 18:30) |
| Kekova Sunken City | Boat trip about €15–30 per person (Simena castle is a separate ticket, €4) | Boats depart between 09:00 and 17:00; season April–October |
| Kaputaş Beach | Beach free; sunbed + parasol set about €8–15 | Open all day; kiosk and sunbed service May–October |
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
- Antalya Museum has been closed since 16 July 2025; the new museum is planned to open in 2027.
- The Land of Legends: the theme park is open, the Aqua Land water park is closed in winter.
- Kekova boat trips run April–October; at Kaputaş Beach the kiosk and sunbeds operate May–October.
- The Chimaera (Yanartaş) gate closes earlier in winter; the Tahtalı cable car runs 10:00–17:00 in winter, weather permitting.
- The Termessos ticket office closes at 15:30 in winter.
For a rainy day
- Antalya Aquarium is open every day 09:00–22:00.
- The shops and cafés of Kaleiçi stay open in the rain.
- The Düden river flows all year, so the waterfall is worth seeing in winter too.
More winter guides
- Side and Manavgat in Winter: What's Open, Weather and Sea
- Alanya in Winter: What's Open, Weather and Sea
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in the sea in Antalya 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.
Is Antalya Museum open in winter?
No. Antalya Museum has been closed since 16 July 2025; the old building was demolished and the new museum on the same site is planned to open in 2027. Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate, Perge and Aspendos can all be visited in winter.
What is the weather like in Antalya in February?
According to Antalya weather station averages for 1930–2025, February has an average high of 15.6 °C and an average low of 6.4 °C, with 10.4 rainy days and 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.