Due to the close location, accessibility and optimal climatic conditions, the most popular holiday destination for citizens of Russia and Ukraine is Turkey. Despite the fact that throughout the country there are different climatic conditions, most of it is dominated by a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The average air temperature in Turkey in summer is + 33 ° C, and in winter - + 15 ° C, due to this the optimal period of travel to Turkish resorts is the time from April to October.
To determine the time of the trip, you should know what the weather in Turkey is all year round, by months.
Weather in Turkey in winter
- December . This is the most unfavorable month for visiting this country, since the air temperature is 12 ° C-15 ° C, while the water is about 18 ° C and almost every day there are rains. But, despite this weather, many people go to Turkey for the New Year.
- January . Throughout the country there is a rainy cold weather, differing from the December only by periodic falling snow. Therefore, going to the eastern part of Turkey, you can even go skiing in the mountains.
- February . It is considered to be the coldest and rainy month of the year (+ 6-8 ° С), but the sea still remains warm - + 16-17 ° С. The only entertainment in Turkey in February are sightseeing tours and museums, as well as skiing in the mountains (for example: on Mount Uludag near Bursa).
Weather in Turkey in spring
- March . With the advent of spring, warming up to 17 ° C and a decrease in the number of rainy days are observed, but the sea remains the same temperature as in February. By the end of the month, a lot of spring flowers usually blossom.
- April . The increase in air temperature to 20 ° C and water up to 18 ° C, the abundant flowering of all trees and flowers, the rarity and short duration of rains (1-2 times), attracts more and more tourists to Turkey.
- May . A stable good clear weather is established, suitable for the swimming season and the organization of hikes and excursions: air temperature during the day around 27 ° C, water + 20 ° C.
Weather in Turkey in summer
- June . The first month of summer is considered one of the best for visiting the resorts of Turkey, since it is already quite warm, but not too hot: in the daytime 27 ° С-30 ° С, water 23 ° С.
- July . From this month comes the hottest period, the air temperature can rise to 35 ° C, the water in the sea warms up to 26 ° C. Very rarely there are short-term showers (15 - 20 minutes).
- August . The hottest month of the year. The air temperature reaches 38 ° C, water 27-28 ° C, so you can stay in the day only near the sea or the pool. Due to high humidity, on the Black Sea coast such heat is transferred worse than on the Aegean Sea .
Weather in Turkey in autumn
- September . Begins to reduce air temperatures (up to 32 ° C) and water (up to 26 ° C). The weather for beach rest is very comfortable. September is considered the beginning of the velvet season, which will last until mid-October.
- October . In the first half of the month, the weather is warm and clear (27 ° C-28 ° C), and in the second half
Showers. This period is well suited for both beach rest (sea temperature 25 ° C) and for sightseeing in Turkey. - November . The rains that started in October and the temperature decrease continue. Bathing in the still not quite cooled sea (22 ° C) is possible, but not very pleasant, since the air temperature will drop to 17 ° C-20 ° C. Departing to Turkey in November, it should be taken into account that in the eastern part it will be quite cold (12 ° C).
Knowing what kind of weather is expected in Turkey by the seasons, you will easily choose the right month for your holiday, depending on the purpose of the trip and your health.