Antalya or Side in July?
On climate data, Side comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
AntalyaPhoto: Levi Meir Clancy · CC0
SidePhoto: Miguel Discart · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Antalya | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 36 °C | 34 °C |
| Average daily low | 22 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 10 h/day | 10 h/day |
| Humidity | 44 % | 47 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Antalya is about 2 °C warmer by day.
Antalya or Side in July: the short answer
In July, Side comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Antalya 66/100 vs Side 70/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Antalya averages a climate score of 67/100, Side 67/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 36 °C in Antalya and 34 °C in Side — warmer in Antalya. Average daily lows are around 22 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Antalya sees about 2 rainy days in July and Side about 1 — drier in Side. Sunshine is comparable (10 vs 10 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 28 °C at Antalya and 28 °C at Side. Over the year, Antalya is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Side in May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is August for Antalya and August for Side.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Antalya records roughly 79 rainy days and Side about 82 — the drier of the two overall is Antalya. At their sunniest, Antalya reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (July) and Side about 10 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Antalya is at its best in May, June, September and October, while Side peaks in May, June, September and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Side scores higher in July (Antalya 73 vs Side 78).
City breaks: Side scores higher in July (Antalya 59 vs Side 63).
Active & hiking: Side scores higher in July (Antalya 61 vs Side 62).
Family: Side scores higher in July (Antalya 67 vs Side 71).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Side leads across every scored category here. Choose using the July values and travel-style scores above. The rounded annual overall scores are also tied (67/100). A higher annual score therefore cannot decide the choice. Use the monthly values for your actual travel dates.