Turkey Weather
Turkey is a huge country with a climate that varies from region to region but in general terms, the north enjoys hot summers and chilly winters with the occasional dusting of snow. The Anatolian plateau makes up the centre of Turkey and can be extremely hot in summer and freezing cold in winter but most visitors head to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts where winters are mild and often wet, autumn and spring are short seasons and summer is long, hot and dry.

Weather in Turkey - The perfect beach holiday destination
Southern and Western Turkey are all about making the most of the sea and the combination of hot sun and warm waters amount to the ideal beach holiday combination.  If you are visiting the Aegean or Mediterranean coasts then expect typically long, hot summers to accompany the inviting beaches and turquoise waters. Average temperatures of around 28-32 degrees are normal in high season and rainfall is uncommon in summer leaving you to enjoy the beach.

Turkey Weather - Visiting Turkey outside the peak season can be rewarding.
Spring and Autumn in particular are very pleasant with between 8 and 9 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures in the mid 20s. Turkey caters to tourists outside the summer months so all of the usual attractions are on offer but with less visitors to share them with. The sometimes extreme heat of inland Turkey can be off-putting in high summer so spring and autumn are ideal times for heading away from the coast and exploring this fascinating country.