Find out when is the best time to relax in Turkey. Monthly weather at popular resorts. When does the beach season start and end? When can you enjoy seasonal fruit? Reviews about the weather at different times of the year.
When is the holiday season in Turkey
Tourists come to Turkey all year round. The holiday season starts in late April - early May and ends in late October - early November. A full-fledged beach holiday begins in June, when the sea warms up to +21 ... + 22 ° С. Most holiday-makers come in the hottest months - in July and August.
When is the best time to relax in Turkey with children? So that the child does not overheat from high temperatures and swim in the warm sea, plan a family vacation for the second half of June or September.
When is the fruit season in Turkey
There are many fresh fruits in Turkey both in winter and summer. In March and April, the season for strawberry, black mulberry and medlar begins. In May, oranges and cherries appear on the markets, in June - cherries, plums, apricots and nectarines. July is the time for melons and watermelons, and August for apples, peaches and pears.
If you are traveling to Turkey during the velvet season, you can taste grapes, figs and pomegranates. In the middle of autumn, tangerines, lemons, persimmons, quince and avocados are added to the fruit abundance.
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Turkey Monthly Weather
January
Water and air temperature. January is the coldest time of the year. The air temperature in Istanbul is +9 ... + 10 ° С, and in the southern resorts +13 ... + 15 ° С. Sea water is warmest in Antalya, Alanya and Marmaris +17 ... + 18 ° С.
Weather. The weather in Turkey in the middle of winter pleases everyone who does not like severe frosts and heavy snowfalls. In January, half of the days are sunny and 6-7 days with precipitation. It rains on the coast and snow falls in the mountains.
Reviews of tourists. Although the water in the Mediterranean is warmer than the air, the Turks do not bathe. Only inhabitants of Northern Europe and Siberians, who are accustomed to frosts, decide to enter the sea. According to tourists, January weather is quite capricious. The sun quickly covers with clouds and it starts to rain. In the middle mountains, the thickness of the snow cover reaches 3 m, therefore, in the winter resorts of Turkey, the peak of the ski season is in January.
February
Water and air temperature. In February, the air temperature in the north of the country is +7 ... + 10 ° С, and on the Mediterranean coast +14 ... + 16 ° С. Sea water is cold +11 ... + 17 ° С.
Weather. Compared to January, there are more sunny days. The first greenery appears. It is colder in the mountains than on the coast. During the day, the thermometer rises to +3 ... + 5 ° С, and at night it drops below 0 ° С. The ski season in Turkey continues.
Reviews of tourists. The last month of winter is not very popular with tourists. It is damp on the seashore, a piercing wind is blowing. Don't forget to bring a hooded jacket, gloves and waterproof shoes. An umbrella and raincoat will come in handy.
March
Water and air temperature. At the beginning of spring, it becomes warmer on the Mediterranean coast +15 ... + 17 ° С. Sea water is still cool + 17 ° С.
Weather. Cold winds blow in March, the sea is often stormy, but by the end of the month there is less rain. It is cold at night +8 ... + 10 ° С. Bring a fleece and a jacket for evening promenades!
Reviews of tourists. The most economical ones do not wait for the beach season, but come to Turkey in the spring. Tours are inexpensive in March. You can ski, walk, enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine and go on excursions. Swimming lovers find a way out too. Many resort hotels offer indoor and outdoor pools with warm seawater.
April
Water and air temperature. In April, the weather in Turkey is really spring. Air temperature +17 ... + 21 ° С, and sea water +17 ... + 20 ° С.
Weather. The sun is shining brighter, the cloudiness is variable, but there are no torrential rains. The holiday season in Turkey is gaining momentum. The water is still cool. There are not many swimmers, but sunbathing is already pleasant.
Reviews of tourists. In April, it is better to relax in Turkey for those who love hiking, boat trips and excursions to natural attractions. According to reviews, in the middle of spring it is very beautiful in the parks of Istanbul, in the national parks of Goreme, Dilek, Ugudag, Pamukkale, Olympos - Beydaglari, Koprulu canyon, Kasnak forest and the bird sanctuary on Lake Kush.
May
Water and air temperature. In May, the air temperature is +22 ... + 25 ° С, and sea water is +20 ... + 21 ° С. The bathing season in Turkey has begun!
Weather. The weather is relatively dry on the coast in late spring. The sun shines 14 hours a day. The warmest places are in Alanya and Antalya. Even at night, the thermometer does not drop below +16 ... + 17 ° С.
Reviews of tourists. May is the month when it is better to fly to Turkey for everyone who does not tolerate the summer heat. Tourists love comfortable weather. Tour prices have not yet risen, and there are few vacationers. May is good for a beach holiday, boat trips, bike tours, horse riding, paragliding, trekking and excursions.
June
Water and air temperature. With the onset of summer, the air temperature during the day rises to +27 ... + 30 ° С. The nights are also warm + 20 ... + 24 ° С. Sea water is comfortable for swimming +23 ... + 25 ° С.
Weather. In the first month of summer in Turkey, ideal conditions for beach holidays and active tourism. There are no rain or strong winds, and storms at sea are rare.
Reviews of tourists. There is no sweltering heat in June, so parents with children and elderly tourists willingly go to Turkey. Young people enjoy sailing, diving, skydiving, jeep and quad biking.
July
Water and air temperature. In July, the air temperature is +29 ... + 34 ° С, and sea water +26 ... + 28 ° С. Even in Istanbul, which is always "late" for the southern resorts, the sea is warmed up to + 24 ° С.
Weather. The main problem in July is the intense heat. The sun shines mercilessly, there is not a cloud in the sky. Rare rains occur only in the mountains. In order not to get burnt, tourists try to go out in the sun before 11:00 and after 16:00.
Reviews of tourists. The high season begins in Turkey in the middle of summer. Beaches and hotels are overcrowded, and queues line up at the ticket offices of attractions. According to tourists, high prices for tours and heat are compensated only by a large selection of entertainment, warm sea and dry sunny weather.
The Marco Polo experience. We were vacationing in Kemer in July - it was incredible heat. Already at 9 o'clock in the morning, the heat began, which subsided only after sunset. Walking around the cities and sightseeing is not easy. We were lucky and one day there was a heavy downpour which freshened up a bit.
August
Water and air temperature. In August, the temperature reaches its maximum values for Turkey. The air is warmed up to + 35 ° С, and the sea water is +28 ... + 29 ° С. It's hot as in the tropics!
Weather. The weather is sunny all month in Turkey. In some parts of the country, the air humidity is high, so it is difficult to breathe. It rarely rains - you should not take an umbrella.
Reviews of tourists. Vacationers complain of extreme heat. After sunset, the air does not cool down, the sand on the beaches burns your feet, and swimming in the sea does not bring the desired coolness. With children, it is better to go to the resorts of the Aegean Sea, where it is drier and cooler.
September
Water and air temperature. The heat subsides in September. Air temperature +27 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water +26 ... + 28 ° С.
Weather. The velvet season in Turkey pleases with sunny days. The midday heat disappears, and in the evenings it is no longer stuffy. At the end of the month, it rains more often in mountainous areas.
Reviews of tourists. According to vacationers, in September it is better to go to Turkey with small children, elderly tourists and everyone who is contraindicated in summer heat for health reasons.
October
Water and air temperature. In October, the air temperature is +20 ... + 26 ° С, and the sea water temperature is + 25 ° С.
Weather. The number of sunny days is reduced to 27. In the first half of the month it is still warm, but then the weather becomes capricious.The clear skies are replaced by winds and rain with thunderstorms. The amount of precipitation increases to 55 mm.
Reviews of tourists. The last months of the swimming season in Turkey attract everyone who wants to extend the warm summer. October is good for beach activities, boat trips, water sports and excursions. According to reviews, in the middle of autumn it is more comfortable to relax on the Mediterranean coast than in the resorts of the Aegean Sea.
November
Water and air temperature. In November, the air temperature is +14 ... + 20 ° С. Sea water in the south of the country cools down to +22 ... + 23 ° С, and in Istanbul to + 15 ° С. The swimming season in Turkey is coming to an end.
Weather. The last month of autumn in Turkey is not at all like the slushy and cold Russian November. The resorts are warm, moderately dry weather. Daylight hours are reduced to 10 hours, and the amount of precipitation does not exceed 75 mm.
Reviews of tourists. Late autumn is the time when it is better to go to Turkey for everyone who wants to save money. Tour prices are low and hotels offer big discounts. According to tourists, the main bonuses of November are deserted beaches and a relaxing holiday by the sea.
December
Water and air temperature. In December, it is already cold in the central regions of the country and in the mountains. The temperature in Ankara is + 6 ° С, and in Istanbul + 12 ° С. The warmest of all is on the Mediterranean coast, where the air warms up to +15 ... + 17 ° С. The sea water temperature in Istanbul is + 12 ° С, in Alanya and Antalya + 20 ° С.
Weather. Winter in Turkey is mild. Snow at seaside resorts is rare during the low season. It usually rains here. The amount of precipitation exceeds 120 mm, so a good snow cover is established in the middle mountains.
Reviews of tourists. Those who are vacationing in the resorts of the Mediterranean like the fact that there is still a lot of green foliage in December. In mid-December, the high season begins in Uludag, Palandoken, Sarikamish and Kartalkai, and many ski and snowboard lovers come to the winter recreation centers.
