The climate of Turkey
The current climate in Turkey features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Turkey.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Turkey in recent years was 45°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Turkey gets 914 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Turkey is based on weather data from Antalya. Other places, like Bodrum, Belek or Side, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Turkey to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Turkey?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Turkey is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Turkey. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Turkey
The climate table of Turkey shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 17 |
Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 211 | 96 | 119 | 23 | 59 | 15 | 0,7 | 5,6 | 39 | 41 | 105 | 199 |
Snow (cm) | 0,7 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Popular destinations in Turkey
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Turkey
Yearly Temperature in Turkey
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Turkey
Total Yearly Precipitation in Turkey
Average Snowfall per Month in Turkey
Total Yearly Snowfall in Turkey
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Turkey. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Turkey
Weather experiences in Turkey
The weather in Turkey is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 16 visitors. Have you been to Turkey? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
bad! May 29 to June 4 in 2023, we had 2 mornings and 1 afternoon sunshine,for the rest rain.
Sunny days, clear skies, almost no clouds. Of course it was hot - about 35°C every day, but thanks to the proximity to the sea, the heat was bearable. Best experience!
We were able to enjoy plenty of sunshine during the day, but it did get a little cooler in the evening. A few rainy days, but generally good weather.
Sometimes rainy days, but generally good weather to enjoy the beaches and sights.
Inland snow offers real winter sports opportunities.
The sun shone almost every day and it was pleasantly warm, which was ideal for both relaxing on the beach and sightseeing. Ideal sunny 5-star location!
The temperature is hot, perfect for beach days. High UV levels require protection. Sun from morning to night!
Although it was not warm enough for a beach day, there were plenty of sunny days with a cool breeze.
A good combination of sunny and cloudy days. Ideal for a sunny winter vacation.
The weather in Turkey in June was perfect! Full of sunshine, blue skies and temperatures around 30 degrees. It was great for sunbathing during the day and pleasant enough to dine outside in the evening. Very pleased with the climate!
During the day it was sunny and warm, but at night it cooled off considerably. A light jacket is handy for the evenings.
During the day it was sunny and nice and warm, while the evenings were pleasantly cool. There was almost no rain. In short, ideal vacation weather.
lovely warm, fresh breeze. Early dark
I live here and in July August too hot for that and then lovely warm and in winter it can be cold but not as cold as Holland. Sun shines with regularity in winter only in the evening it is very chilly to cold, lasts on average 2.5 months. After that it gets warm again. April does what it wants so also in Turkey.
Sun, sun, sun :)
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Average weather in Turkey by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.