Weather by month in Turkey

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Turkey over the year. What is the best time to visit Turkey?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Turkey over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Istanbul to unpleasant in Alacati. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Sarıkamıs with -3°C to moderate in Datca with 16°C. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Turkey.

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In February the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Istanbul to unpleasant in Antalya. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Sarıkamıs with -1°C to moderate in Adana with 16°C.

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In March the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Trabzon to pleasant in Side. The temperatures range from low in Ardahan with 4°C to pleasant in Adana with 20°C.

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In April the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Uzungol to perfect in Antalya. The temperatures range from low in Hakkari with 9°C to high in Adana with 24°C.

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In May the weather in Turkey ranges from unpleasant in Uzungol to perfect in Istanbul. The temperatures range from moderate in Ardahan with 15°C to high in Sanlıurfa with 30°C.

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In June the weather in Turkey ranges from pleasant in Trabzon to perfect in Istanbul. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Ardahan with 19°C to extremely high in Nusaybin with 37°C.

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In July the weather in Turkey ranges from unpleasant in Selcuk to perfect in Istanbul. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Ayder Yaylasi with 22°C to extremely high in Nusaybin with 41°C.

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In August the weather in Turkey ranges from unpleasant in Selcuk to perfect in Istanbul. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Ayder Yaylasi with 22°C to extremely high in Sanlıurfa with 40°C. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in Turkey ranges from unpleasant in Trabzon to perfect in Istanbul. The temperatures range from pleasant in Ardahan with 19°C to extremely high in Nusaybin with 35°C.

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In October the weather in Turkey ranges from unpleasant in Trabzon to perfect in Istanbul. The temperatures range from moderate in Ardahan with 13°C to high in Adana with 29°C.

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In November the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Uzungol to perfect in Çirali. The temperatures range from low in Ardahan with 6°C to high in Adana with 22°C.

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In December the weather in Turkey ranges from poor in Istanbul to unpleasant in Alanya. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Sarıkamıs with -1°C to moderate in Datca with 17°C.

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