Weather in September in Turkey
Thinking about venturing to Turkey this September 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 September?
Turkey has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Ardahan at 19°C to very hot in Nusaybin at 35°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Nusaybin and 6°C in Ardahan.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nusaybin with an average of 1.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Cayeli with 293 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Istanbul enjoys close to 235 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at September's conditions in Turkey, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Turkey's yearly weather, check out our Turkey climate page.
Where to go in Turkey in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Istanbul
In September Istanbul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Trabzon
In September Trabzon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Antalya
In September Antalya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Alanya
In September Alanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Side
In September Side generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Turkey.
Is September the best time to visit Turkey?
We consider September 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.
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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