The best time to visit Turkey

Depending on where you want to go, and what you want to do, there are numerous choices.

For hot sun, sea and sand, then mid-May to September is your travel time to the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. The resorts only really get started at the end of April and close mid-October.

The Black Sea coast is best visited between April and September, even though you can expect some, but not much, rain during your visit.

If you don’t want to be baked on the beaches, then Spring (April/May) or autumn (September/October) are best. Visiting Istanbul or the interior will also be cooler. A Spring vacation also could avoid mosquitoes.

Travelling to the east of Turkey is best done late June to September, otherwise your travel arrangements will be hampered by snow and ice.