Turkey weather in February
Planning a getaway to Turkey this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Turkey in February?
The weather in Turkey in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Sarıkamıs at -1°C to moderate in Adana at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Adana and -11°C in Sarıkamıs.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Konya with an average of 40 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Turgut with 180 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine in Istanbul. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at February'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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Average weather in Istanbul
In February Istanbul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Trabzon
In February Trabzon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Antalya
In February Antalya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Alanya
In February Alanya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Side
In February Side 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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Is February the best time to visit Turkey?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Turkey due to the typically poor weather in Istanbul.
On average, the best time to visit Turkey is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Istanbul. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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