Antalya events & things to do in October 2026
Start with Düden Lower Waterfalls, Perge, plus Hidirlik Tower. October in Antalya averages 27°C / 81°F highs, 17°C / 62°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
Expect 27°C/81°F days and about 8 rainy ones in October. Start with these:
- Düden Lower Waterfalls★ 4.7 · 32.0k reviewsThe Düden River drops 40m straight into the Mediterranean from the cliffs on Lara Caddesi.
- Perge★ 4.7 · 8.1k reviewsAncient city at Perge Yolu in Aksu, east of central Antalya.
- Ceren Gündoğdu Candle SessionOct 2Türkan Şoray Kültür Merkezi - Antalya · Source: Ticketmaster
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Antalya in October 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
81°F / 62°F
27.3°C / 16.5°C
RainPrecipitation
8d
3.8in · 96.3mm
LightDaylight
11.8h
Sea
77.4°F
25.2°C
October is shoulder season; Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival usually fills central hotels while rain starts returning.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Oct 3
- Oct 8
- Oct 10
Show all 8 events for October
- Oct 11
- Oct 15
- Oct 21
- Oct 23
- Oct 31
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Oct 29Republic DayPublic holiday
- Oct 29-Nov 1Long weekend with bridge day
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 October suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Hidirlik Tower
- 2Roman Harbour Piers
- 3Düden Upper Waterfalls
- 4Tünektepe Cable Car
- 5Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque)
- 6Aspendos Theatre
- 7Antalya Museum
1Hidirlik Tower
4.6★ · 6,136outdoorOpen dailyRoman tower with a square base and circular upper storey, built in the 2nd century AD near the harbour cliffs. The site is tied locally to Hidirellez on 5/6 May, the spring festival named in the tower listing.
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2Roman Harbour Piers
4.6★ · 300outdoorThe old harbour below Kaleiçi is the cove Attalos II's fleet used after the city grew around Attaleia. The piers below Hidirlik Tower have the clearest sunset view back to the old walls.
3Düden Upper Waterfalls
4.5★ · 254outdoorOpen dailyKarst-fed waterfalls north of the centre where the Düden River emerges from tunnels and falls about 20m. The upper falls work better as a half-day nature stop than the cliff-edge lower falls.
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- 4Tünektepe Cable Car
- 5Yivli Minare Mosque (Fluted Minaret Mosque)
- 6Aspendos Theatre
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 October
- What to pack for Antalya in October
Pack for October's weather, not a generic Antalya checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 27°C / 81°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 17°C / 62°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 8 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 October
- Yes. October in Antalya averages 27°C / 81°F highs, 17°C / 62°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
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