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Compare the weather by city

CityDaytimeAt nightSeaWet daysRainfallDaylight
Antalya22 °C13 °C22 °C8.8140.2 mm10.2 h
Paphos21 °C17 °C21 °C5.737.2 mm10.4 h

Air: average daily highs and lows for 2015–2024. Wet day: at least 1 mm of precipitation. Sea: a monthly coastal reference.

How to choose

Antalya gives you a choice of Kaleiçi, city museums and separate coastal districts at Lara and Konyaaltı. Paphos suits a route built around the harbour, Kato Paphos Archaeological Park and the old town. In November, keep the day flexible: pair an outdoor walk with a nearby museum or another indoor stop.

Routes and pace

In Antalya, give Kaleiçi and your chosen beach district separate parts of the trip: Lara and Konyaaltı lie in different directions. In Paphos, pair the archaeological park by the harbour with the waterfront, then explore the old town on another walk.

Who each city suits

Antalya suits travellers looking for several urban and coastal areas. Choose Paphos for a more compact stay centred on archaeology and walks around the harbour.

Detailed city guides

Antalya in November

November suits an Antalya trip with Kaleiçi walks, seaside lunches and a visit to ancient sites. Early dates are noticeably warmer than late November and suit more time on the shore. For a later stay, choose somewhere pleasant to return to, with a warm room, nearby cafés and a pool for swimming.

Paphos in November

November suits a trip focused on history, walks and local food. Treat swimming as an option for a suitable day rather than the basis of the schedule.

Common questions

Should I choose Antalya or Paphos for history?

Paphos brings together mosaics and ancient monuments in the archaeological park, the harbour and the Tombs of the Kings. Antalya offers Kaleiçi and the ethnography museum; Perge needs a separate outing.

How should I divide three days in Paphos?

Spend day one in the archaeological park and harbour, day two at the Tombs of the Kings and coast, and day three in the upper town and district museum. Allow a separate journey between the upper town and harbour.

How should I plan a rainy November day?

Choose one area and alternate short walks with a museum or café. Move longer waterfront routes and open archaeological sites to a dry day so there is time to explore the outdoor places without rushing. Start with Kaleiçi in Antalya or the harbour and Kato Paphos in Paphos.

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