Weather by month for central Turkey, the best months to go and how Turkey's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 29°C · 1–8 rain days
Apr, May, Aug, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 13°C to 30°C · 2–11 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 4°C to 11°C · 7–12 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -5°C | 10 days (54 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 2.7/10 |
| February | 7°C / -3°C | 7 days (31 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| March | 11°C / -1°C | 12 days (63 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| April | 17°C / 4°C | 8 days (38 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| May | 21°C / 9°C | 11 days (58 mm) | 11.6 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: June | 25°C / 13°C | 8 days (41 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| Best month: July | 29°C / 15°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 13.6 h/day | 8.3/10 |
| August | 30°C / 16°C | 2 days (7 mm) | 12.9 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| Best month: September | 26°C / 12°C | 2 days (13 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: October | 19°C / 7°C | 4 days (16 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 9.3/10 |
| November | 13°C / 1°C | 5 days (25 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| December | 7°C / -2°C | 9 days (43 mm) | 7.1 h/day | 3.0/10 |
Figures for central Turkey; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
4°C / -5°C · 10 rain days · 7.0 h sun
January is the coldest month, with highs of 3.8°C and lows of -5°C. Rain falls on about 10.1 days, and there are around 7 hours of sun a day. It scores 2.7, the lowest of the year, and the verdict is avoid. Only go if you are happy with cold, grey, short days.
7°C / -3°C · 7 rain days · 8.4 h sun
February is still cold, with highs of 6.8°C and lows of -3.4°C. It is drier than January, with 7.3 rain days and 31 mm of rain, and about 8.4 hours of sun. The score is 3.5 and the verdict is avoid, because nights are below freezing and days stay chilly.
11°C / -1°C · 12 rain days · 8.8 h sun
March warms up to highs of 10.6°C, but lows are still around -0.5°C. It is the wettest month, with 12.1 rain days and 63 mm of rain. It scores 3.9 and the verdict is avoid. Frequent rain and cold nights make it a poor time to go.
17°C / 4°C · 8 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April is when things change. Highs reach 16.7°C, rain drops to 7.7 days and you get about 10.5 hours of sun. It scores 7.8 and is rated among the best months. Nights are still cool at around 4.3°C, so bring a warm layer.
21°C / 9°C · 11 rain days · 11.6 h sun
May is warm, with highs of 20.7°C and lows of 8.6°C, plus about 11.6 hours of sun. It is fairly wet, though, with 11 rain days and 58 mm of rain. It still scores 7.8 and is rated among the best months. Pack a rain jacket.
25°C / 13°C · 8 rain days · 13.3 h sun
June brings highs of 25.2°C and the start of long, sunny days, with about 13.3 hours of sun. Rain falls on around 8 days. It scores 8.4 and is rated among the best months, with warm days and mild nights of about 12.8°C.
29°C / 15°C · 1 rain days · 13.6 h sun
July is hot and dry, with highs of 28.9°C and only 1.1 rain days. It has the most sun of the year, about 13.6 hours a day. It scores 8.3 and is rated among the best months. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
30°C / 16°C · 2 rain days · 12.9 h sun
August is the hottest month, with highs of 29.7°C and lows of 15.8°C. Rain is rare, with just 1.6 rain days, and there are about 12.9 hours of sun. It scores 7.8 and is rated among the best months, but expect strong heat in the middle of the day.
26°C / 12°C · 2 rain days · 11.4 h sun
September is the top month, with a score of 9.5. Highs are a comfortable 25.6°C, rain falls on only 2.3 days and there are about 11.4 hours of sun. If you can pick any month, pick this one.
19°C / 7°C · 4 rain days · 10.0 h sun
October scores 9.3, the second highest of the year. Highs are a pleasant 19.3°C, with only 3.5 rain days and about 10 hours of sun. Nights cool to around 7.1°C, so bring a jacket for evenings.
13°C / 1°C · 5 rain days · 8.0 h sun
November cools down, with highs of 12.5°C and lows of 1.3°C. Rain falls on about 5.1 days, and sun drops to around 8 hours. It scores 6.2 and the verdict is good, a fair choice if you do not mind cooler weather.
7°C / -2°C · 9 rain days · 7.1 h sun
December is cold, with highs of 7°C and lows of -1.8°C. Rain falls on about 8.7 days, and there are only around 7.1 hours of sun. It scores 3 and the verdict is avoid, because of the cold, wetter weather and short days.
By trip type
City sightseeing
September and October are best for city trips. September averages highs of 26°C with only 2.3 rain days, and October 19°C with 3.5. June and July also work, but July reaches 29°C and June has 8 rain days.
Hiking & nature
October and September suit hiking best, with highs of 19–26°C and under 4 rain days. April (17°C) and November (13°C) are cooler options, but April has 7.7 rain days and November nights drop to about 1°C.
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FAQ
Yes. September has the highest score of the year, 9.5 out of 10. Days reach about 25.6°C and nights fall to around 12.4°C. It is also very dry, with only 2.3 rain days and 13 mm of rain. You still get about 11.4 hours of sun a day.
August is the warmest month, but it is not extreme. The average high is 29.7°C and nights cool to about 15.8°C. It is also one of the driest months, with 1.6 rain days, 7 mm of rain and 12.9 hours of sun. It scores 7.8, lower than September (9.5) or June (8.4).
Autumn is usually better. October scores 9.3, while April and May both score 7.8. October has a high of 19.3°C, only 3.5 rain days and 16 mm of rain. May is a little warmer at 20.7°C, but it gets 11 rain days and 58 mm of rain. April is cooler, with a high of 16.7°C and a low of 4.3°C.
January is the coldest month and has the lowest score of the year, 2.7. Days reach only about 3.8°C and nights drop to around -5°C, so expect freezing nights. There are 10.1 rain days with 54 mm of rain, and about 7 hours of sun a day. It suits travellers who enjoy real winter conditions.
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