Spring
April and May are Istanbul’s best months: tulips, the Bosphorus and ferries not yet full.
When to go
When to visit Turkey: the best months
Editors’ recommended window: April–June, September–October.
- Best months
- April, May, June, September, October
- Months that work
- March, July, August, November
- Hard months
- January, February, December
- Best time
- April–June, September–October
Best time Fine Hard season
This period is when Turkey's climate is most pleasant. Temperatures generally range between 20-30 degrees, and crowds are fewer. This period is especially preferred for coastal areas to avoid the summer heat and participate in local events.
Season by season
Summer
The coast is crowded and hot; cities slow down. Cappadocia in summer lives in early mornings and evenings.
Autumn
September and October carry both stops at once: clear skies in Cappadocia, cool evenings in Istanbul.
Winter
Istanbul is grey and rainy, Cappadocia snowy and quiet. Balloon mornings get cancelled more often.
Good to know
What is the best month to visit Turkey?
Best time: April, May, June, September, October. April and May are Istanbul’s best months: tulips, the Bosphorus and ferries not yet full.
Which months should I avoid in Turkey?
Hard season: January, February, December. Istanbul is grey and rainy, Cappadocia snowy and quiet. Balloon mornings get cancelled more often.