Weather in July in Turkey
Thinking about venturing to Turkey this July 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 July ?
Turkey offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July , one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In July , it is winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Sarıkamıs at -3°C to moderate in Datca at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Datca and -13°C in Sarıkamıs. On average, July is the coldest month of the year in Turkey. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In July , precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Doğubayazıt with an average of 35 mm to heavy snowfall in Turgut with 234 mm.Average sunshine
Istanbul experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor specific regional insights in Turkey for July , refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Turkey climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Istanbul
In July 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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Trabzon
In July 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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Antalya
In July Antalya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alanya
In July Alanya generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Side
In July Side generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Turkey?
In our opinion, July 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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