About Kemer
Kemer is a resort at the foot of the Taurus mountains where the sea meets pine forests. The nature is stunning, but in summer the bay is hemmed in by mountains and the air stagnates — May–June and September–October are the best windows. It suits nature lovers, families in shoulder season, and active travellers. The best time to visit is May–June and September–October are best; midsummer is stuffy. Midsummer daytime highs average around 35 °C with sea temperatures near 28 °C. July dew point sits near 24 °C — useful context if you are sensitive to humid heat.
Kemer sits between the Mediterranean and the pine-covered Taurus mountains. On one hand this gives you spectacular nature, the ancient cities of Olympos and Phaselis, a clear pebbly sea and the scent of pine and cedar.
On the other hand, that same closed mountain bay makes July–August heavy: the air barely moves, humidity sits at 50–65% and night temperatures stay above +25 °C. According to WeatherSpark, summer is the calmest season here, and locals historically retreated to the mountains to escape the heat.
So Kemer is best visited in early summer or in September–October — the sea is already warm (+25 °C) but the daytime heat is comfortable. The main rewards: Mount Tahtalı (2365 m) with its cable car, Çıralı and Phaselis bays, the eternal flames of Yanartaş and pine-forest hiking trails.
Climate by month
Kemer sits on the Mediterranean coast. Summer: +30…+35 °C by day, +22…+27 °C at night; July–August are stuffy and almost windless. Winter: Mild, +13…+17 °C. Best season: May–June and September–October are best; midsummer is stuffy.
Average climate by month (°C; rain days ≈ days with precipitation)
| Month | Day high | Night low | Sea | Dew point | Rain days |
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| January | 15 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 13 |
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| February | 16 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 11 |
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| March | 18 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 9 |
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| April | 21 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
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| May | 26 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
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| June | 31 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
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| July | 35 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 0 |
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| August | 35 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 0 |
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| September | 31 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 1 |
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| October | 26 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 6 |
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| November | 21 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 9 |
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| December | 17 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 13 |
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Beaches & things to do
Plan around the numbers: May highs around 26 °C with sea near 22 °C; July peaks near 35 °C / sea 28 °C; October still offers roughly 26 °C air and 24 °C water for many swimmers. Rain-day counts rise again from November (≈9 days). Shoulder months usually mean easier hotel rates and more pleasant daytime walks than midsummer.
- Olympos–Tahtalı cable car
- Ancient Olympos and Phaselis
- Cleopatra Bay and Moonlight Bay
- Eternal flames of Chimera at Mount Yanartaş
- Diving and snorkelling
- Eco-hikes through pine forests
How to get to Kemer
Most visitors reach Kemer via Antalya Airport (AYT) — 50 min. Pre-booked hotel transfers are common in high season; licensed taxis and shared shuttles cover the same routes. Build buffer time if you arrive on a late evening flight in peak July–August traffic.
Beach character: Pebble and coarse sand, "Blue Flag". Bring water shoes if the shore is pebbly; sandy entries are gentler for small children and older travellers.
Frequently asked questions about Kemer
Is Kemer good for families?
Kemer works for families in shoulder season (May–June, September–October); midsummer is stuffy in the closed mountain bay when night lows stay high. Beaches are pebble and coarse sand, "Blue Flag". Book May–June or September if travelling with children who dislike humid heat.
When is the sea warmest in Kemer?
Sea temperature in Kemer peaks in July–August around 28 °C and stays swim-friendly into September (~27 °C). The most comfortable windows for heat-sensitive travellers are May–June and September–October, when daytime highs are milder than midsummer’s ~35 °C.
Is Kemer suitable if I have hypertension or asthma?
Kemer offers pine and cedar scents — pleasant atmosphere for walks and clear, transparent water at the pebbly beaches. Keep in mind: in July–August the bay is locked in by mountains — the air is stagnant, humid and stuffy. For cardiovascular conditions, prefer shoulder season here or choose the drier Aegean coast. This is advisory only — consult your doctor before travelling with chronic conditions.
How do I get to Kemer?
Kemer is reached via Antalya Airport (AYT) — 50 min. From the airport, most hotels arrange transfers; taxis and shared shuttles are widely available in season. Allow buffer time for July–August traffic on the coast road.
