Best time to visit Turkey

Based on all the essential things any traveller needs to know about visiting Turkey such as the cost of travel, weather, peak travel seasons and many more, March-April is the best time of year to go.

In summer, the average maximum temperature in Istanbul climbs to around 28℃ (82℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 30℃ (86℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 2℃ (36℉) in Istanbul. Other destinations in Turkey can sometimes get even colder than this, so if you’re planning on visiting a few different places, make sure you check out the climate comparison table below.

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Turkey, you’re most likely to get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. The wet season in Turkey falls around December, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Turkey below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.