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Turkey Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Turkey in April.

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Istanbul Trabzon Antalya Ankara

Considering a trip to Turkey this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Turkey in April

The weather in Turkey in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Hakkari at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Harran at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Harran and -1°C (30°F) in Hakkari.

For a closer look at conditions across Turkey, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kocaslı with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Muş with 172 mm (6.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Istanbul gets approximately 180 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Turkey

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Turkey?

Temperature range in Turkey (April)

Precipitation variation in Turkey (April)

Istanbul

In April Istanbul generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
180 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Istanbul →

Trabzon

In April Trabzon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
129 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Trabzon →

Antalya

In April Antalya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
235 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antalya →

Alanya

In April Alanya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
218 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Alanya →

Side

In April Side generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
220 hours
289 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Side →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Turkey in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Istanbul 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Trabzon 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Antalya 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Ankara 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bodrum City 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Izmir 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Turkey weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Turkey in April?

In April, Turkey generally has tolerable weather conditions. Istanbul sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Turkey in April?

Istanbul averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Turkey get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Istanbul averages just 51 mm (2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Turkey.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Turkey?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Istanbul, April might be a good time to visit Turkey. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Turkey is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Istanbul. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Turkey.

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