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Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Antalya, Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Sunshine in Antalya varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2882 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Antalya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.
On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. October has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Antalya enjoys an average of 2882 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
December, Antalya’s wettest month, receives 4.6 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Antalya Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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