Real gourmets of beach holidays are sure that you need to come to Antalya during the velvet season. We tell you about the September weather on the Turkish Riviera. Find out if the sea is warm, how tourists are advised to dress, and if an umbrella comes in handy.
Air temperature and precipitation
In September, the weather in Antalya is really summer. Compared to August, the air temperature drops by only 3 ° C. The sun shines 12-13 hours a day. The wind is weak - 2-5 m / s. Excellent conditions for sunbathing, swimming, enjoying the warmth, vibrant nature and relaxation.
According to long-term statistics, in September there is only one rainy day and the amount of precipitation does not exceed 10 mm. The velvet season with slightly cool evenings begins only in the last days of the month.
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Alisa Proskurina: "I did not find a hint of the approaching autumn. The weather at the airport met with a bright sun and cloudlessness. Daytime temperatures reached + 32 ° C. What is not the height of the summer season! With the onset of evening, the heat was replaced by moderate warmth."
Angela: "The weather was sunny. There were no clouds in the sky. Our vacation lasted two weeks, and only once it was cloudy. But there was no rain at all. The sea is just perfect."
Air temperature table in September day and night:
| When | t in the afternoon | t at night |
| Beginning of September | + 32 ° C | + 27 ° C |
| Mid september | + 32 ° C | + 26 ° C |
| End of September | + 30 ° C | + 24 ° C |
Water temperature
Sea water has time to heat up so much during the hot Turkish summer that it does not cool immediately. In early September, the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea in Antalya is only one degree lower than in August. At the end of the month, the water is still warm. An ideal time to relax with preschoolers and tourists who like to swim for a long time.
Dasha: "The weather was very good. The sea warmed up to + 29 ° С. My husband and I practically did not leave the water, it was so comfortable to be in the sea."
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How to dress
In September, the coast of Antalya is hot during the day and warm at night. Natural disasters and precipitation do not happen, so warm clothes and a raincoat are not needed. Pack a few sets of light outfits, T-shirts, shorts, summer dresses, beach shoes, and hiking trainers in your suitcase. Be sure to bring a good sunblock cream, sun hat and sunglasses.
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Is it worth going
The velvet season is good for relaxing with kids, aged tourists and everyone who, for health reasons, does not tolerate the summer heat and stuffiness. If you like less hot weather, come to Antalya at the end of September.
In colder weather, it is pleasant to go on excursions, engage in active sports, diving and snorkeling. There are water parks. There are fewer young people at the resort than in August, but the nightlife cannot be called boring. A decrease in prices for tours to Antalya in September can be counted on only at the end of the month.
For those who love fruit, there is a real expanse in September! In early autumn, many cheap grapes, figs, pomegranates, plums and pears are sold in Turkey.
