It is so nice to be in a warm climate in winter! Find out whether it is worth going on vacation to Antalya in January: what is the weather like, whether there are precipitations and storms. Why tourists love coming to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and how they are advised to dress in January.
Air temperature and precipitation
Compared to our winter, the weather in Antalya in January is warm and sunny. In winter, the sun not only shines over the Mediterranean coast, but also warms pleasantly. Some even manage to sunbathe! The picturesque views of the resort town, green vegetation and flowering flower beds add to the positive. The difference between day and night temperatures reaches 10 degrees or more.
There are 7-8 days with precipitation per month. Even at freezing temperatures, windy rains are not a pleasant pleasure. During bad weather, large waves rise on the sea.
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Orange444: "What to prepare for the weather? To everything. I'm not joking. We were lucky and the weather was just perfect for Turkish January. But you can get in bad and cold weather. The locals told us that the people from the hotel did not show their nose, because that it was cold and pouring rain! We walked for pleasure, sunbathed and even swam. "
Zakhar Chernyakov: "The weather in Antalya in January brings a sea of positive. The resort welcomes guests quite warmly + 10 ... + 15 ° С, with a fresh sea breeze. It is very pleasant to walk along the streets, as if in spring in central Russia".
Air temperature table in January day and night:
| When | t in the afternoon | t at night |
| Early january | + 14 ° C | + 6 ° C |
| Mid january | + 15 ° C | + 8 ° C |
| End of january | + 13 ° C | + 7 ° C |
Water temperature
In winter, the Mediterranean Sea is not as warm as in summer, but also not icy as in the ice hole at Epiphany in Russia. According to reviews, many do not want to wait for summer and swim in Antalya in January. Parents with children and thermophilic tourists are not ready for extreme pleasures and stay in hotels with pools with warm water.
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Gena: "We came to Antalya for the New Year. The weather is something between autumn and spring in southern Russia. It rains, then the sun is shining. It is difficult to approach the sea, it almost always storms, and the waves are very strong and high. Excursions, walks, cafes and shops - almost all entertainment. "
Tour prices
How to dress
The choice of clothes for walking in Antalya in January depends on the time of day and the wind. During the day in the sun, in calm weather, it is comfortable and warm. For evening promenades by the sea, you can't do without a sweater and windbreaker, or even a jacket with a hood. In order not to get wet in the rain, take an umbrella and raincoat. It is better to put on autumn boots or sneakers.
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Is it worth going
Not everyone has a summer vacation, so a good decision in the middle of winter is to go to a Turkish resort for the weekend or bring your child here during the winter holidays. In winter, there is no heat and crowds of tourists in Turkey. January weather is not good for a beach holiday, but good for walking, sightseeing, health tourism and shopping. Keep in mind that prices for tours to Antalya in January, especially on New Year's, are noticeably higher than in December or November.
