Weather & climate FAQ — Turkey
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Turkey, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 5 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Turkey?
Climolog covers 5 cities in Turkey with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 10.9°C (in January) to 33.2°C (in July); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Turkey by month?
Across Turkey, the hottest month is July (avg high 33.2°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 3.2°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Turkey.
When is the best time to visit Turkey?
The best months to visit Turkey are September, October, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Turkey for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Turkey?
July is the hottest month, averaging a high of 33.2°C across Turkey's cities. See July climate details.
What is the coldest month in Turkey?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 3.2°C across Turkey's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Turkey?
December is the wettest month, averaging about 113.2 mm of rain per month across Turkey's cities. See December climate details.
What is the driest month in Turkey?
August is the driest month, averaging about 11.6 mm of rain per month across Turkey's cities. See August climate details.
When is the rainy season in Turkey?
The wettest months in Turkey are January, March, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in September.
Which city in Turkey has the best weather?
Among Turkey's cities, Ankara has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 98/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Turkey?
Climolog covers 5 cities in Turkey with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Turkey hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in September Best time to visit in October Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.