Turkey Weather Forecast
Turkey weather: 88°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Turkey is a country in Europe. Turkey is a country in Europe with its capital at Ankara. It has a population of about 85 million. The capital is Ankara.
Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Turkey with partly cloudy. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 61°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Turkey is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.
The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 235 mi away. Nearby highlights include Blue Mosque, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia and Mount Ararat.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Turkey today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Turkey right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:37 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Turkey
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 61° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 66° | 0% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 93° / 65° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 93° / 68° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 69° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 67° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 65° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 66° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 69° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 68° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 70° | 2% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 13% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 67° | 6% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 63° | 4% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 69° | 3% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 58° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
Climate in Turkey month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 30° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 31° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 36° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 43° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 49° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 60° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 90° | 65° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 92° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 57° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 68° | 47° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 39° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 33° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Turkey
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Air quality and pollen in Turkey
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Turkey
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Turkey
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Turkey
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Turkey
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Explore Turkey
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Turkey?
Turkey is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 39.9334, 32.8597. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Turkey right now?
It is currently 88°F (31°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 24% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Turkey?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Turkey, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Turkey in?
Turkey observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 9:37 PM.
How many people live in Turkey?
Turkey has a population of approximately 85 million.
What is the nearest airport to Turkey?
The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 235 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Turkey?
Popular options include Blue Mosque, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia and Mount Ararat.
What places are in Turkey?
Turkey covers 3 places in this atlas, including Istanbul, Cappadocia and Mount Ararat.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
