Best Time to Play Golf in Turkey (Belek): Month-by-Month Guide for 2027

The best time to play golf in Turkey is April, May and October. In Belek, the country’s main golf region, those months bring daytime highs of about 22–26°C and courses in prime condition. May is the sweet spot, at about 25°C with only around 29 mm of rain. Summer is hot, with average highs of 30–34°C, so golfers play early or under floodlights. December and January are the wettest months, with more than 220 mm of rain each, which is also why they are the cheapest. Golf is possible all year, and the right month depends on whether you put weather, price or heat first.

Key takeaways

▪️ Best months: April, May and October, with average highs of about 22–26°C.

▪️ Driest prime month: May, at about 25°C and 29 mm of rain. October is warm but wetter, at about 80 mm.

▪️ Hottest: July and August, with average highs of about 34°C. Floodlit golf is available at Carya and the Montgomerie Maxx Royal.

▪️ Wettest: December (about 243 mm) and January (about 224 mm).

▪️ 2027 event: the Turkish Airlines Open is scheduled for 29 April–2 May 2027 at National Golf Club, Belek.

▪️ Entry from Australia: reports say Australians no longer need a visa for Türkiye (since 17 April 2026); confirm before booking.

Belek month by month

Belek, on the Mediterranean coast near Antalya, is Turkey’s main golf region. It has more than a dozen championship courses along a strip of pine forest about 15 km long, roughly 30–38 km (25–30 minutes) from Antalya Airport.

▪️ January: 15°C, 224 mm, Value season; one of the wettest months

▪️ February: 15°C, 159 mm, Value season; still wet

▪️ March: 18°C, 95 mm, Mild and showery; good value

▪️ April: 22°C, 48 mm, Prime

▪️ May: 25°C, 29 mm, Prime and the driest of the prime months

▪️ June: 30°C, 10 mm, Warm and dry; start early

▪️ July: 34°C, 3 mm, Hot and dry; early or floodlit golf

▪️ August: 34°C, 10 mm, Hot and dry; early or floodlit golf

▪️ September: 31°C, 14 mm, Hot but dry; still very good

▪️ October: 26°C, 79 mm, Prime temperatures; showers return

▪️ November: 21°C, 140 mm, Cooler and wetter; value

▪️ December: 16°C, 243 mm, Wettest month; deepest value

Long-term averages for Belek from Weather2Travel. The verdicts are CGE Golf’s editorial judgement.

Spring (March–May)

March is mild (18°C) but still showery, with about 95 mm of rain. April and May are the prime window: highs climb from 22°C to 25°C and rainfall drops to 48 mm and 29 mm. Top courses see their peak pricing roughly from April to June, and tee times are tightest around Easter and European school holidays, so book early. The 2027 Turkish Airlines Open also falls at the end of April (see below).

Summer (June–August)

Summer is hot and very dry. Average highs run from 30°C in June to 34°C in July and August, and it can get hotter than that on individual days. Rain is almost absent (3–10 mm a month), and the sea warms from 25°C in June to 29°C in August, which suits golfers combining golf with beach time. The practical answer to the heat is early starts and floodlit golf. Carya, reported as Europe’s first fully floodlit 18-hole course, offers evening golf, and the Montgomerie Maxx Royal also has floodlit golf.

Autumn (September–November)

September is hot (31°C) but dry, with only about 14 mm of rain. October has the ideal temperature (26°C), but it is wetter than spring, at about 80 mm. November is cooler (21°C) and wetter again, at about 140 mm, so it is better seen as a value month than a prime one. Top courses see peak pricing roughly in September and October.

Winter (December–February)

Winter is Belek’s low season, and it is wet. December averages 243 mm of rain, with about 13 days of rain, and January and February add 224 mm and 159 mm. Daytime highs are about 15–16°C and the days are shorter, with around 7–8 hours of sunshine. Golf is possible and courses are quiet, and value tee times start from around €69 a round in the low season (indicative). If rain is a deal-breaker, avoid December to February.

Choosing the best month for your priorities

▪️ Best overall weather: April, May, October

▪️ Driest conditions: May to September

▪️ Best value: November to March

▪️ Heat and beach time: June to September

▪️ Fewest crowds: January and February

What it costs and when it is busiest

Top courses see their peak pricing roughly from April to June and from September to October, and winter is the low season. Indicative 2026 figures from third-party guides put marquee courses at about €180–219 in peak season, most quality courses at about €99–150 in the shoulder season, and value tee times from about €69 in the low season. Many golfers play on all-inclusive stay-and-play packages at lower per-round rates.

The 2027 Turkish Airlines Open

The Turkish Airlines Open is scheduled for 29 April–2 May 2027 at the National Golf Club in Belek. The club hosted its first DP World Tour event in 2026 (30 April–3 May), and the tour has agreed to return in 2027 and 2028. Turkish Airlines is the title sponsor through 2028. For visitors, it means late April is busy, and tee times and resort availability may be tight around the tournament, so check availability early.

Belek courses at a glance

▪️ Carya (Regnum Carya): Peter Thomson, Ross Perrett and partners; heathland, par 72; a past Turkish Airlines Open host, Floodlit for summer evenings

▪️ Montgomerie Maxx Royal: Colin Montgomerie, 2007; six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s; a past Turkish Airlines Open host, Floodlit golf; ultra all-inclusive resort

▪️ National Golf Club: Feherty and Jones parkland; Belek’s first club (founded 1994); hosts the 2027 Turkish Airlines Open, Check availability around tournament week

▪️ Cornelia Golf Club: Nick Faldo, 2006, Stay-and-play resort option

▪️ Gloria Golf Resort: Old Course by Michel Gayon; three courses, Stay-and-play resort option

▪️ Antalya Golf Club: PGA Sultan and Pasha courses, Parkland option

Lykia Links is about 25 minutes along the coast from Belek.

Planning from Australia

▪️ Seasons are reversed. Turkey’s prime months, April–May and October, fall in Australian autumn and spring. Turkey’s wet winter falls in the Australian summer.

▪️ Entry rules. Reports based on a presidential decision published in Turkey’s Official Gazette on 17 April 2026 say Australians with ordinary passports no longer need a visa for tourism, with stays capped at 90 days in any 180. Many visa-service websites still show the old e-visa rule, so confirm with Smartraveller or the Turkish authorities before booking.

▪️ Flights. Plan on a connection, commonly via Istanbul, and check current schedules.

▪️ Transfers. Belek’s resorts are about 30–38 km (25–30 minutes) from Antalya Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to play golf in Turkey?

April, May and October. May is the driest of the three, at about 29 mm of rain, and October is the warmest, at about 26°C.

Can you play golf in Turkey in winter?

Yes, but it is wet. December and January average 243 mm and 224 mm of rain, with highs of about 15–16°C. Courses are quiet and rates are lowest, so it suits flexible golfers.

Is it too hot to play golf in Turkey in summer?

July and August average about 34°C and can be hotter. Most golfers play early in the morning, and floodlit golf is available at Carya and the Montgomerie Maxx Royal.

When is the cheapest time to play golf in Turkey?

The low season, from about November to March. Indicative value tee times start from around €69 a round. Many golfers also play on all-inclusive packages.

When is the Turkish Airlines Open in 2027?

29 April–2 May 2027 at National Golf Club, Belek.

Do Australians need a visa for Turkey?

Reports say not for tourism since 17 April 2026, with stays up to 90 days in any 180. Check Smartraveller or the Turkish authorities before booking, because some sites still show the old e-visa rule.

How far is Belek from Antalya Airport?

About 30–38 km, or 25–30 minutes by road, depending on the resort.

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