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Turkey — Living: Climate
Turkey averages 11.6°C over the year and about 604 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with August the warmest month and January the coolest.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.07 climate normals, 1991-2020)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 11.6°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: August, 22.9°C on average
- Coolest month: January, 0.1°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 604 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: December, 78 mm on average
- Driest month: August, 15 mm on average
Steps
- Understanding Regional Climates — Familiarize yourself with the different climate zones in Turkey to better understand the local conditions and plan accordingly.
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: 0.1°C, 74 mm February: 1.6°C, 63 mm March: 5.5°C, 66 mm April: 10.3°C, 62 mm May: 15.0°C, 60 mm June: 19.4°C, 38 mm July: 22.7°C, 17 mm August: 22.9°C, 15 mm September: 18.9°C, 23 mm October: 13.7°C, 49 mm November: 7.1°C, 60 mm December: 2.1°C, 78 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.