Weather in July in Turkey
Considering a trip to Turkey this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Turkey in July?
The weather in Turkey in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. In July, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Ayder Yaylasi at 22°C to very hot in Nusaybin at 41°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Nusaybin and 14°C in Ayder Yaylasi.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Datca with an average of 0.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Aralık with 247 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 318 hours of sunshine in Istanbul. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Turkey in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Turkey climate page.
Where to go in Turkey in July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Istanbul
In July Istanbul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Trabzon
In July Trabzon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Antalya
In July Antalya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Alanya
In July Alanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Side
In July Side generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Turkey?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Turkey. Typically, the climate in Istanbul is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Istanbul. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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