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: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Antalya | Side |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 35 °C ★ | 34 °C |
| Night | 22 °C ★ | 21 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| Rainy days | 0 rainy days | 0 rainy days |
| Sun | 10 h/day | 10 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Antalya or Side in July: the short answer
In July, Side comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Antalya 66/100 vs Side 71/100). 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.
Across the whole year Antalya averages a climate score of 69/100, Side 69/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
By day, Antalya sits near 35 °C and Side near 34 °C — warmer in Antalya. At night it is roughly 22 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Antalya sees about 0 rainy days in July and Side about 0. Side gets more sunshine (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 62 rainy days and Side about 62. At their sunniest, Antalya reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Side about 10 (June). 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.
City breaks: Side scores higher in July.
Active & hiking: Side scores higher in July.
Family: Side scores higher in July.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For July specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Antalya carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Antalya if its strong months and profile match your plan, Side if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.