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Turkey Weather Forecast

Turkey weather: 88°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 88°F now🕔 9:39 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 85 million

Turkey weather in December

47°
average high · low 33°F
★★★☆☆
ranked #11 of 12 months

A workable month, with trade-offs.

Average high47°F
Average low33°F
Mean39°F
Rainfall2,0 in

December runs 49°F cooler than the annual average in Turkey.

Compare with November or January.

Weather map for Turkey

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Climate in Turkey month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January45°30°2,6 in★★☆☆☆
February47°31°2,0 in★★★☆☆
March57°36°1,5 in★★★★
April64°43°2,6 in★★★★
May69°49°3,0 in★★★★
June84°60°1,1 in★★★★★
July90°65°0,5 in★★★★★
August92°66°0,2 in★★★★★
September80°57°1,1 in★★★★★
October68°47°0,8 in★★★★
November58°39°1,9 in★★★☆☆
December47°33°2,0 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Turkey compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Turkey.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Cyprus329 mi69°F+44°F warmer13 in
Rhodes349 mi70°F+46°F warmer18 in

See the Turkey forecast by time range

Turkey weather - more answers

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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 9:39 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 9:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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