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When is the best time to visit Turkey?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Turkey depends on your preferences.

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Music Festivals in Turkey
Music Festivals in Turkey
Music Festivals in Turkey
Cappadocian Festivals
Activity
Skiing  in Turkey
Skiing  in Turkey
Skiing  in Turkey
Skiing  in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Kitesurf in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Kitesurf in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Hiking in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Kitesurf in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Hiking in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Kitesurf in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Kitesurf in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Surf season in Turkey
Diving & Snorkeling in Turkey
Cycling in Turtey
Cycling in Turtey
Skiing  in Turkey
Wildlife
Turtles in Turkey
Turtles in Turkey
Turtles in Turkey
Turtles in Turkey
Turtles in Turkey
Turtles in Turkey
Events
Çanakkale Deniz Zaferi
Mesir Macunu Festivalı
Alaçatı Herb Festival
İstanbul Tulip Festival
Anzac Day, Gallipoli Peninsula
International Giresun Aksu Festival
Cappadox Festival, Uçhisar
Çamlıhemşin Ayder Festival, Ayder
Cherry Season
İstanbul Music Festival
Historic Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival, Edirne
Aspendos Opera & Ballet Festival
Aspendos Opera & Ballet Festival
İstanbul Biennial
İstanbul Biennial
İstanbul Biennial
High Season

Prices and the highest temperatures are between June and August where large crowds are expected visiting coasts and cities, book any service in advance. Turkish school holidays in mid-June and September increase the number of local visitors.

Shoulder Season

Fewer crowds in the country in May and September, except during the Kurban Bayrami holiday when local tourists often leave their homes. Warm spring and autumn temperatures, especially in the southwest. The high season months of Istanbul are April, May, September and October.

Low Season

October is autumn and spring begins in April. Between these months the attendance of tourists is at a minimum. There are accommodations in nearby tourist areas or discount offers. Prices fall below normal. High season in ski resorts. The low season of Istanbul is from November to mid-March.

Your trip to Turkey

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Your travel to Turkey has about 36% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
36%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

How is the weather & Climate in Turkey?

Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.

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temperature

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sun

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6

5

2

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12

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9

9

4

1

1

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6

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