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Turkey Weather in February

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

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Planning a journey to Turkey this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Turkey in February

The weather in Turkey in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Sarıkamıs at -1°C (30°F) to mild in Adana at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Adana and -11°C (12°F) in Sarıkamıs.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Turkey, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Konya with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Turgut with 180 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Istanbul receives around 89 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Turkey by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Turkey — and find the best time to visit. (based on Istanbul)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Turkey in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Turkey.

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Turkey?

Temperature range in Turkey (February)

Precipitation variation in Turkey (February)

Istanbul

In February Istanbul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
89 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Trabzon

In February Trabzon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
89 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Antalya

In February Antalya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
162 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Alanya

In February Alanya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
131 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Side

In February Side 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
157 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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In our records: Turkey February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Turkey in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Turkey dropped to -31°C (-24°F) in Ankara on February 22, 1985.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Turkey brought 310 mm (12 in) in Bursa on February 18, 1983.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Istanbul 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Trabzon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Antalya 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Ankara 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bodrum City 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Izmir 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)

Turkey weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Turkey in February?

In February, Turkey generally has poor weather conditions. Istanbul sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Turkey in February?

Istanbul averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Turkey get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Turkey. Istanbul averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Turkey.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkey? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Turkey.

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