When to go · Turkey
Best Time to Visit Turkey
Turkey is best in October, September and May. It's a temperate country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
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October, September, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, August, July
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, February
Hottest is August (30°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Turkey. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Turkey month by month
Normals for Istanbul, Turkey's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 5° | ok | |
| February | 10° | 4° | think twice | |
| March | 10° | 4° | ok | |
| April | 16° | 8° | ok | |
| May | 21° | 13° | go now | |
| June | 25° | 18° | ok | |
| July | 30° | 21° | ok | |
| August | 30° | 22° | ok | |
| September | 25° | 18° | go now | |
| October | 20° | 14° | go now | |
| November | 17° | 11° | think twice | |
| December | 13° | 8° | ok |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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