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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Turkey for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-8 °C to 35 °C
8 °C to 28 °C
0.04 – 11.42 in (0 – 14 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 8.7 °C (Van) and 19.5 °C (Bodrum)
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Best Time to Visit Turkey: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 15 °C Up to 9.37 in of rainof rain | FebruaryFeb Up to 7.52 in of rainof rain Water max. 16 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C Water max. 15 °C | AprilApr Good time to traveltime perfect for explorations and round trips | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkey | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkey |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime but very hot | AugustAug Best time to traveltime but very hot | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Turkey | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime mostly very Pleasant climate | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | DecemberDec Up to 8.78 in of rainof rain |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Turkey) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Istanbul | all except January, February, March, and December |
| Ankara | all except January, February, March, and December |
| Antalya | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Van | April, May, June, July, August, and September |
| Marmaris | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Kusadasi | June, July, August, and September |
| Belek | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Alacati | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Bodrum | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Climate Charts Turkey
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Istanbul
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Turkey
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Turkey, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Istanbul (Turkey)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 9° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
| Night Temperature | 3° | 3° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 5° |
| Water Temperature | 8° | 8° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 11° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.9 | 2.64 | 2.44 | 1.93 | 1.22 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 1.02 | 1.61 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Istanbul is 14.1 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (23.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (5.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Istanbul is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
June, July, August, September, and October
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 27.44 inch on 84 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, and March
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Ankara (Turkey)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 4° | 6° | 12° | 17° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 30° | 26° | 20° | 13° | 6° |
| Night Temperature | -4° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 2° | -1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.85 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.89 | 2.17 | 1.46 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.75 | 1.06 | 1.3 | 1.93 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Ankara is 11.7 °C.Warmest month: July (22.9 °C)
Coldest month: January (0.1 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 16.26 inch on 72 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Antalya (Turkey)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 15° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 26° | 21° | 17° |
| Night Temperature | 6° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Water Temperature | 18° | 16° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 9.37 | 7.52 | 4.02 | 1.89 | 1.1 | 0.35 | 0.2 | 0.08 | 0.51 | 2.76 | 5.91 | 8.78 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Antalya is 18.4 °C.Warmest month: July (28.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (9.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Antalya is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all except February, and March
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 42.48 inch on 58 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 25.67 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Antalya.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Van (Turkey)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 2° | 2° | 6° | 13° | 19° | 24° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 17° | 11° | 4° |
| Night Temperature | -8° | -8° | -4° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 5° | 0° | -5° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.26 | 1.3 | 1.69 | 2.24 | 1.77 | 0.75 | 0.2 | 0.12 | 0.55 | 1.73 | 1.81 | 1.3 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Van is 8.7 °C.Warmest month: July (21.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (-4 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 14.72 inch on 65 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, October, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Istanbul: Mevlevi Sema and the Whirling Dervishes Show
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See the stunning Mevlevei Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Enjoy a complex musical repertoire with whirling dervishes and go on a mystical dance journey representing man’s spiritual ascent through mind, love, and perfection.
Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour
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Enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which is the world’s largest place of worship, built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the tallest dome of the largest Christian church in the world.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Music and Dinner Cruise w/ Private Table
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Experience a lively cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. See the palaces of the Ottoman sultans after dark and soak up the views of the European and Asian coastlines. Dine on delicious Turkish cuisine.
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Current Weather in Istanbul (Station Okmeydan?)
broken clouds, 1.2 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 16 mph NNW
Air Pressure: 1030 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Air Pressure: 1030 hPa Humidity: 75 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:38 pm
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Hottest Month
July: 35 °C
Day Temperature in Marmaris
July: 35 °CDay Temperature in Marmaris
Coldest Month
January: -8 °C
Night Temperature in Van
January: -8 °CNight Temperature in Van
Rainiest Month
December: 11.42 in
Rain in Marmaris
December: 11.42 inRain in Marmaris
Driest Month
August: 0.04 in
Rain in Belek
August: 0.04 inRain in Belek
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 28 °C
Water Temperature in Belek
August: 28 °CWater Temperature in Belek
Sunniest Month
July: 14 hours/day
Sunshine in Marmaris
July: 14 hours/daySunshine in Marmaris
Activities and Attractions
Istanbul: Turkish Dance Show at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Dinner & Entertainment
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Istanbul: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer
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Distances to Turkey
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 1550 mi | 5020 mi | 6850 mi |
| Ankara | 1760 mi | 5220 mi | 7000 mi |
| Antalya | 1810 mi | 5270 mi | 7150 mi |
| Van | 2270 mi | 5690 mi | 7290 mi |
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Turkey: Experiences of our Visitors
The weather was just a dream for this time of year
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather in February 2018 was daily over 20° and
Night 10-12 °. Great climate.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
3 days sea – bathing weather
3 days partly cloudy
1 day occasional rain
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Who loves the warmth never does anything wrong with Turkey. We liked it very much
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We were at Side for 2 weeks and the weather was super great, sun and no rain during the day only once a night and the next morning there was nothing to see.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
it was just gigantic and fantastically beautiful sun full
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
From the hours of sunshine, it was excellent, only sunshine. But it was already much too hot for us.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
with temperatures between 28 and 36 degrees and unfortunately almost empty beaches, it could be endured fantastically
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent