Antalya in November 2026: Temperature, Weather & COP31 Tips

By November, the beach-holiday crowd has gone and Antalya settles into a quieter, gentler rhythm. It is no longer a swimming-and-sunbathing month for most, but it is far from over: mild sunny days, empty ancient sites, golden light, and some of the lowest prices of the year. November 2026 is different, though, because Antalya is hosting COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference, and tens of thousands of delegates, journalists and observers will be in town for the middle two weeks. Here is the honest local answer on the weather, what it means for COP31 visitors, and whether November is worth it for everyone else.

Antalya Temperature and Weather in November

November is mild rather than cold, but it marks the real turn into the wet season. Daytime temperatures settle to a pleasant 18°C to 22°C, comfortable for walking and sightseeing, while evenings cool noticeably to 9°C to 13°C, so a proper jacket is needed after dark. Sunshine still averages around 6 to 7 hours a day, and there are plenty of bright, clear days, but November is one of Antalya’s wettest months by total rainfall. The good news is how it falls: showers usually come in short, heavy bursts, sometimes with thunder, followed by sunny spells, rather than all-day grey drizzle. The summer haze is long gone, leaving the Taurus Mountains sharp behind the city, often with the first snow on the peaks by the end of the month.

Weather During COP31 (9–20 November 2026)

The conference falls in the middle of the month, which in a typical year means daytime highs of around 19°C to 21°C, cool evenings of 10°C to 12°C and a reasonable chance of at least a few rainy days across the fortnight. In practice that means three things for delegates:

Mornings and evenings are the cold part of the day. If you leave your hotel at 7:30 and come back after a late session, you will spend both journeys in jacket weather, even if lunchtime feels like spring. The venue in Aksu is a large outdoor site with halls spread across it, so you will walk between buildings, and shuttle or taxi queues are outdoors.

It gets dark early. Sunset is around 17:45 during the conference, so if you plan to see anything after sessions end, it will be an evening outing: Kaleiçi, the old harbour and dinner, not a ruin or a waterfall. Daylight sightseeing realistically means the weekends either side, the rest day on Sunday 15 November, or a morning before you fly.

Rain is the real wildcard, not cold. A November downpour in Antalya can be intense for an hour or two, flood a few low roads briefly and then clear to sunshine. Build a little slack into airport runs and anything with a fixed time.

What to Wear in Antalya in November (and to COP31)

• Layers. A light shirt or blouse for warm afternoons, plus a jumper or blazer you can add or remove. Indoor halls are climate-controlled, outdoors swings between warm sun and cool shade.
• A real waterproof jacket. A compact umbrella helps, but heavy November showers often come with wind, so a hooded rain jacket is more useful.
• Comfortable, water-resistant shoes. You will walk more than you expect, across the conference site, on Kaleiçi’s polished cobbles (slippery when wet) and at the ruins.
• A warmer layer for evenings. A light down jacket or a warm coat for the harbour after dark, especially in the second half of the month.
• Swimwear, optionally. Only if you’ll use a heated hotel pool or a hamam, or you’re brave enough for the sea on a sunny early-November day.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen. The light is low but bright on clear days.

Can You Swim in Antalya in November?

For most people, this is where the beach season ends. The sea still holds some of its warmth early in the month at around 21°C, and hardy Northern European visitors do swim, but the air is cooler and most beach facilities have wound down. A quick dip is possible on a warm, still early-November day. Hotel pools are more reliable if they’re heated, but not every hotel heats its pool in winter, so check before you book; our guide to hotels with heated pools in winter lists the ones that do. If lying on a beach in warm water is your goal, come between June and October instead. November is for doing, not sunbathing.

COP31 in Antalya: What It Means for a November 2026 Trip

November 2026 is not a normal off-season month. Antalya is hosting COP31 from 9 to 20 November 2026 at the former EXPO 2016 site in Aksu, east of the city and a short drive from the airport. The World Leaders’ Summit is on 11–12 November, and Sunday 15 November is the official rest day, when the conference premises are closed. Turkish press have reported hotels filling up well in advance, not just around the venue in Lara, Kundu and Belek but in Kaleiçi too. Whether you’re attending or simply happen to be travelling on those dates, plan a little differently:

Book your hotel early. The usual November bargains won’t apply on conference dates. If the east side is full, Konyaaltı on the west side of the city is worth checking, with the trade-off of a longer daily journey. Our guide to where to stay for COP31 compares the areas.

Know who the official shuttles are for. The organisers run free shuttles between the venue, the airport, the city centre and hotels on the official accommodation platform. If you booked elsewhere, or you’re a companion or leisure traveller, plan your own transport. The AntRay tram line runs out to the EXPO area and is the budget option from the city. Our COP31 transport guide compares every option.

Expect extra traffic and security checks, especially on the airport road, the D400 towards Aksu and Belek, and above all during the Leaders’ Summit on 11–12 November. Allow extra time for airport journeys and anything with a fixed start time.

The Green Zone is open to registered visitors. Alongside the accredited-only Blue Zone, the Green Zone is the public-facing side of the conference, with exhibitions, panels and cultural events. Registration is through the official COP31 website, and visitors receive a QR-code entry card, so register before you go rather than turning up at the gate.

Arrange your airport transfer in advance. Taxi queues at the airport can be long when many international flights land at once. A pre-booked private transfer with a fixed price and a driver waiting at arrivals takes the stress out of a late-night arrival, especially in the rain.

Other November 2026 Events

COP31 isn’t the only thing on. The month opens with IRONMAN 70.3 Türkiye in Belek on 1 November (see our IRONMAN Belek travel guide). The UCI Gran Fondo World Series Antalya runs from 5 to 8 November around Belek, and the Antalya Canyon Ultra trail race takes place on 13–15 November, overlapping the conference. Straight after COP31, the Growtech greenhouse and agriculture fair fills the ANFAŞ Expo Center from 24 to 27 November; see our Growtech visitor guide. Both add to the pressure on hotels and transfers in the first half of the month. See our Gran Fondo travel guide, the Canyon Ultra guide and the full Antalya events calendar.

Is Antalya Worth Visiting in November?

Yes, for the right traveller. If you want empty ancient sites, mild walking weather, golden light, authentic local atmosphere and low prices, November is wonderful and deeply underrated. If you want a hot beach holiday and reliable all-day sunshine, it is the wrong month. The honest summary: November trades warm sea and guaranteed sun for solitude, culture and value. In 2026, the one exception is the COP31 fortnight, when the solitude and the value both take a break. If you’re flexible, the first week and the last ten days of the month give you the classic quiet November.

The Best Things to Do in November

Explore the ancient ruins in perfect comfort. This is November’s greatest strength. Aspendos, Perge, Termessos and Side, unbearable in summer heat, are a pleasure now: mild, quiet and often almost empty. Perge is only a few minutes from the COP31 venue, and Aspendos is around 35–40 minutes east. Sites switch to shorter winter hours, so go in the morning and don’t leave it until mid-afternoon.

Wander Kaleiçi without the crowds. The old town is at its most atmospheric in November: quiet cobbled lanes, cosy cafés and the harbour without a single tour group. After dark it’s the natural evening outing for anyone in town for the conference.

See the waterfalls at their best. The first autumn rains bring the Düden and Kurşunlu waterfalls back to full power after the dry summer. Kurşunlu, in a small wooded park north of Aksu, is one of the closest sights to the COP31 venue. See our waterfalls guide.

Have a plan for rainy days. Note that the Antalya Archaeological Museum is closed for a full rebuild (see the current status and alternatives), so plan on the Antalya Aquarium, a hamam or the shopping malls instead. Our rainy-day guide has the full shortlist.

Relax in a traditional hamam. A Turkish bath is the perfect November treat, warm, steamy and deeply relaxing when the evenings turn cool, and a good reset after long conference days.

Day trips still run. Pamukkale is atmospheric and quiet in November, with warm thermal pools that feel wonderful in cooler air. Cappadocia is crisp and beautiful, though much colder, so pack warm layers. Boat trips and summer adventure activities such as rafting and jeep safaris run on reduced schedules or stop for the season, so check the specific dates before planning around them.

Prefer your own schedule? With short daylight hours, a private car with driver is often the most efficient way to fit Perge, Aspendos or the waterfalls into a free morning or the 15 November rest day. Tell us where you’d like to go and when you need to be back, and we’ll reply with a written quote.

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Why November is Such Good Value

Almost all of Antalya’s visitors come between April and October. By November the resorts are quiet, flights are cheap, tours run in small groups and, outside the COP31 dates, hotel prices fall to some of the lowest of the year. You won’t get a beach holiday, but you will get an entire ancient region almost to yourself, comfortable sightseeing weather and remarkable value.

What to Know Before You Come

A few honest points. Some seasonal beach clubs, water sports and a number of resort hotels close for winter in November, so check your hotel is open and offers what you want. All-inclusive options are fewer than in summer. Boat trips are weather-dependent and run on a reduced schedule. Pack for variable weather: warm sunny afternoons and cool, occasionally wet evenings in the same day. None of this is a problem if you come for the right reasons; it is simply the shape of the off-season.

November Evenings

Evenings are cool and cosy rather than balmy. This is the season for a warm dinner in a Kaleiçi restaurant, a glass of wine indoors, or a steamy hamam followed by a stroll through quiet, lamplit streets. With sunset before 18:00, the evening starts early, and the city feels intimate and local, with none of the summer frenzy.

Getting From the Airport

Outside the COP31 dates, transfer queues are minimal in November, but booking ahead still gives you a fixed price and a driver waiting at arrivals, especially welcome if you land in autumn rain. During COP31 (9–20 November), and in the days just before it, pre-booking is strongly recommended, as demand for taxis and transfers will be far higher than a normal November.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weather like in Antalya in November?
Mild and changeable. Daytime highs are around 18–22°C, evenings drop to 9–13°C, and there are usually 7–9 rainy days, mostly short heavy showers between sunny spells. It’s comfortable sightseeing weather, but not beach weather.

What is the temperature in Antalya in November?
The average daytime high is about 20°C, falling from 21–23°C in the first days of the month to 17–19°C by the end. Nights average 9–13°C and the sea stays around 19–22°C.

What will the weather be like during COP31 in Antalya?
In a typical year, mid-November brings daytime highs of around 19–21°C and evenings of 10–12°C, with some rain likely across the fortnight. Mornings and evenings need a jacket, and sunset is around 17:45. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

What should I wear to COP31 in Antalya?
Layers you can add or remove, a hooded waterproof jacket, comfortable water-resistant shoes for walking around the venue and the old town, and a warmer layer for evenings.

Can you swim in Antalya in November?
Early in the month the sea is still around 21°C and hardy swimmers manage it, but the air is cooler and most beach facilities have closed. Heated hotel pools are the reliable option; check your hotel actually heats its pool.

Does it rain a lot in Antalya in November?
November is the start of the wet season and one of the wettest months by total rainfall, but it rarely rains all day. Expect intense bursts, sometimes with thunder, followed by sunshine.

Will COP31 affect my November 2026 trip to Antalya?
If you travel between 9 and 20 November 2026, yes. Expect busier and pricier hotels in Lara, Kundu, Belek and Kaleiçi, and extra traffic and security checks near the airport and the venue, especially during the Leaders’ Summit on 11–12 November. Book your hotel and airport transfer early.

Is Antalya worth visiting in November?
Yes, if you want empty ancient sites, mild sightseeing weather, local atmosphere and low prices. It isn’t a beach month, so it suits culture and value seekers rather than sunbathers.

Is Antalya warm or cold in November?
Neither, really: it’s mild. Afternoons of 18–22°C often feel like a pleasant spring day in the sun, but evenings fall to 9–13°C, so you’ll want a proper jacket after dark. It’s noticeably warmer than most of Northern Europe, but it isn’t summer.

Is Antalya busy in November?
Normally no, November is one of the quietest months of the year. 2026 is the exception: during COP31 (9–20 November) hotels, transfers and taxis around Lara, Kundu, Belek, Aksu and Kaleiçi will be much busier than usual. The first week and the last ten days of the month should feel like a classic quiet November.

Can I book a private transfer or a car with driver for COP31?
Yes. We arrange airport transfers, hotel-to-venue runs, team transport and cars with driver by the day for COP31, operated with our TÜRSAB-licensed partner Sun Global Turizm (licence no. 11308). Send your dates, flight, hotel and number of passengers on WhatsApp and we’ll reply with a fixed written quote.

What is there to do in Antalya in November?
Explore Perge, Aspendos and Termessos in comfort, wander Kaleiçi, see the waterfalls after the first rains, relax in a hamam, and take day trips to Pamukkale or Cappadocia.

COP31 dates, the Leaders’ Summit and the 15 November rest day checked on 1 October 2026 against cop31.tr and the UNFCCC participant information. Weather figures are long-term averages, not a forecast.

Page last updated: October 2026