Turkey in winter
In Turkey it is on average 18 °C during the day in December, 16 °C in January and 16 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 20 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Turkse Rivièra (18 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 22 °C. That is mild, but not beach weather.
Weather in Turkey by month (November–March)
| Month | Day °C | Sea °C | Sun hours | Rain days | Warmest destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 22° | 24° | 8.4 | 10 | Turkse Rivièra (22°) |
| December | 18° | 21° | 7 | 14 | Turkse Rivièra (18°) |
| January | 16° | 20° | 7.1 | 13 | Turkse Rivièra (16°) |
| February | 16° | 19° | 8.6 | 9 | Turkse Rivièra (16°) |
| March | 18° | 19° | 9.9 | 9 | Turkse Rivièra (18°) |
Open-Meteo multi-year averages, weighted by the number of accommodations per destination. Sun hours and rain days are model values.
Destinations in Turkey
| Destination | Dec | Jan | Feb | Sea (winter) | Flight | From pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Riviera | 18° | 16° | 16° | 21° | 3 u 45 | €250 |
| Istanbul | – | – | – | – | 3 u 45 | €424 |
| Marmaris | 17° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 3 u 45 | €367 |
| Alanya | 17° | 16° | 16° | 21° | 3 u 45 | €423 |
| Aegean Sea | 13° | 11° | 12° | – | 3 u 45 | €392 |
| Side | 17° | 16° | 16° | 20° | 3 u 45 | €455 |
Day temperature = average maximum. Flight time: indicative, direct from Amsterdam.
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Frequently asked questions about Turkey in winter
How warm is Turkey in winter?
In Turkey it is on average 18 °C during the day in December, 16 °C in January and 16 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 20 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Turkse Rivièra (18 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 22 °C. That is mild, but not beach weather.
Where is it warmest in Turkey in winter?
Turkse Rivièra, with an average of 18 °C during the day from December to February and sea water of 21 °C.
Can you swim in the sea in Turkey in winter?
The sea is about 21 °C in December and 19 °C in February. That is cold; most visitors stick to a (heated) pool.
What is the best winter month for Turkey?
Between November and March, November is the warmest month (22 °C). In midwinter, December to February, December is the warmest.
What does a winter holiday in Turkey cost?
We currently list 371 accommodations in 14 destinations in Turkey, from €250 per person. Prices are refreshed daily.
How long is the flight to Turkey?
A flight from Amsterdam takes about 3.75 hours (indicative).