Antalya events & things to do in December 2026
Start with Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque), Aspendos Theatre, plus Antalya Museum. December in Antalya averages 16°C / 61°F highs, 9°C / 47°F nights, and about 16 rainy days.
Expect 16°C/61°F days and about 16 rainy ones in December. Start with these:
- Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque)★ 4.8 · 3.3k reviewsSeljuk mosque on Cumhuriyet Caddesi with a 38m fluted brick minaret; the mosque was built under Seljuk rule in 1230 and rebuilt by the Hamidids in…
- Aspendos Theatre★ 4.8 · 21.1k reviewsRoman theatre near Serik with one of the best-preserved stage buildings in Asia Minor.
- Yeni TürküDec 10The Sponge Performance Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
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Antalya in December 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
61°F / 47°F
16.1°C / 8.6°C
RainPrecipitation
16d
8.8in · 223.7mm
LightDaylight
9.8h
Sea
70.5°F
21.4°C
December is the wettest month, so avoid nonrefundable boat trips and anchor plans around Antalya Museum and Kaleici cafes.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Dec 12
About Antalya
City overview
Antalya is the Turkish Riviera city where Kaleici's Roman harbour faces the Mediterranean and the Taurus Mountains close the inland horizon. Hadrian's Gate, Konyaalti Beach, Lara's resort strip, and the Aksu road to Perge make the city work as both a beach base and an archaeological hub.
Food & drink
Antalya eating is built around piyaz with tahini, sis kofte, gozleme, seafood by the old harbour, and citrus from the coastal plain; Piyazci Sami and the Kaleiçi meyhanes are useful anchors. Prices sit below Istanbul resort-district levels outside Lara hotels, while Lara Caddesi and Kaleiçi charge more for sea views. The regional fact to know is that Antalya piyaz uses tahini and beans, unlike the lighter onion-parsley piyaz served in much of Turkey.
Top sights
Ranked for December suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Antalya Museum
- 2Düden Lower Waterfalls
- 3Perge
- 4Hidirlik Tower
- 5Roman Harbour Piers
- 6Düden Upper Waterfalls
- 7Tünektepe Cable Car
1Antalya Museum
4.7★ · 14,130indoorLarge archaeological museum on Konyaalti Caddesi 88, reached by tram to Muze. The collection covers Pamphylia and Mediterranean Turkey, including thousands of finds from Perge and nearby ancient cities.
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2Düden Lower Waterfalls
4.7★ · 31,993outdoorOpen dailyThe Düden River drops 40m straight into the Mediterranean from the cliffs on Lara Caddesi. Bus KL08 links the falls with the west-side beach corridor through the city centre.
3Perge
4.7★ · 8,069outdoorOpen dailyAncient city at Perge Yolu in Aksu, east of central Antalya. The colonnaded streets, stadium, baths, and theatre explain why Antalya Museum has so many Pamphylian sculptures.
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- 4Hidirlik Tower
- 5Roman Harbour Piers
- 6Düden Upper Waterfalls
Neighborhoods
1Kaleiçi (Old Town)
Narrow Ottoman lanes inside the old walls, with Hadrian's Gate, Hidirlik Tower, Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque, and the Roman harbour all within a 15-minute walk. Guesthouses and meyhanes cluster around Hesapci Sokak and Karanlik Sokak.
2Konyaalti
West of the centre, Konyaalti runs along a 10km pebble beach below the cliffs. Antalya Museum, the Aquarium on Dumlupinar Bulvari, and the Tünektepe road make it the practical beach-and-museum base.
3Lara and Kundu
The east-side resort belt starts around Lara Caddesi and stretches toward Kundu and Aksu. Lower Duden Falls, Sandland, TerraCity, and the long sandy hotel strip sit along the same airport-side axis.
Day trips
17km / 30min by AntRay T1 to Aksu plus a short taxi
Perge
Colonnaded Roman city with stadium, theatre, baths, and agora east of Antalya. It is a half-day trip and the easiest ancient site to pair with the Antalya Museum collection.
45km / 45min by car from Kaleici
Aspendos
Roman theatre and aqueduct near Serik. Combine it with Perge by car or tour because public transport involves extra transfers.
35km / 45min by car into the Taurus Mountains
Termessos
Mountain-top ancient city above forested slopes, with a theatre facing the peaks. Treat it as a full half-day because the ruins require uphill walking.
Getting around
AntRay Line T1 links Antalya Airport Terminal 1, Ismetpasa for Kaleici, Otogar, Aksu, and Expo; Line T2 is the heritage tram along the coast, and Line T3 reaches Kepez and the museum. Use Antalyakart or contactless bank cards for tram and bus rides, and use bus KL08 for the west beach to Duden Falls route.
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Common questions about Antalya in December
- What to pack for Antalya in December
Pack for December's weather, not a generic Antalya checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 16°C / 61°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 47°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 16 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Antalya
- 4 days covers the main Antalya highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Antalya worth visiting in December
- Yes. December in Antalya averages 16°C / 61°F highs, 9°C / 47°F nights, and about 16 rainy days.
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