Weather in April in Turkey
Thinking about venturing to Turkey this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like 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 to warm in Adana at 24°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Adana and -1°C in Hakkari.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kocaslı with an average of 28 mm to heavy rainfall in Muş with 172 mm.Average sunshine
Istanbul enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at April's conditions in Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Turkey climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Istanbul
In April Istanbul generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Trabzon
In April Trabzon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Antalya
In April Antalya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Alanya
In April Alanya generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Side
In April Side generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best 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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