Turkey Weather Forecast
Turkey weather: 53°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 | 89° | 65° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 65° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 58° | 0,7 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).
Best time to visit Turkey
Go in June, July, August, September and October. 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.
Recent extremes in Turkey
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Turkey compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Turkey.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
See the Turkey forecast by time range
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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 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Turkey?
June, July, August, September and October 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 9:12 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 October 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
