Turkey ... The climate of this country is such that the lack of tourists, perhaps, does not happen throughout the year. Although the weather here largely depends on what part of the country the traveler will be in. The coasts of Turkey are located immediately on several seas: the Mediterranean, Black, Marmara and Aegean. Agree, beach lovers have plenty to choose from. And in winter, vacationers are waiting for the slopes of Uludag, Palandoken, Sarykamysh and Kartalkai.
Turkey: climate. general information
The state is located in the
subtropical climate zone. In some areas, a significant variety of weather conditions can be noted that are created as a result of complex terrain. So, for example, in the southern and western parts of the country, Mediterranean weather prevails.
The Turkish north, located mainly on the Black Sea coast, is famous for its temperate climate. In summer, there is almost never exhausting heat, and in winter it is quite cold and windy. Long rains are not uncommon at any time of the year.
On the whole, one cannot fail to note that the climatic conditions of the country are very favorable both for the life and work of the local population, and for recreation and restoration of the strength of numerous travelers. The summer months are usually dry and hot, and winters are mostly mild.
Most vacationers flock to Antalya or the adjacent regions, called the Turkish Riviera. Why? The answer to this question will come up by itself, if you imagine that in this resort area the sun shines 300 days a year.
The climate of Turkey for months is rather difficult to characterize. However, if we talk about the average air temperature during the holiday season, then it rarely drops below +35 ° C for air and +26 ° C for water.
Turkey, climate: features of the holiday season
In principle, the first vacationers rush here in April. And not in vain. Water by that time is already warming up to + 18-20 ° C, the air is warm enough, which is quite acceptable for a comfortable rest in the fresh air. The peak of heat falls around July, in August the temperature is already beginning to decline.
According to experienced travelers, the climate in Turkey is such that it is best to go on vacation if possible in September. In the first autumn month, the sun is not so scorching, the sea gives off heat even after sunset. And in the afternoon and in the evenings, you can safely walk along the promenade, drink coffee in one of the cafes, and visit local attractions. Although it will be difficult to find a free hotel room this season, so you should take care of this in advance.
Those who decide to spend time in the west of the country need to be prepared for the influence of northern winds that are cold for the subtropics. That is why the air here never warms up to the limit values, in the spring the heat is set later, and in the autumn, accordingly, it gets colder earlier.
The climate of the Aegean coast is drier and therefore the heat here is much easier. It is recommended to go here for tourists suffering from pulmonary diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular system.
Turkey, climate: is it worth going on vacation in winter?
Probably, for some, the fact that, it turns out, you can go to this country to rest even in winter will be a discovery. But in fact, in certain circles, Turkey is famous for its ski resorts, which, according to fans of active pastimes, are in no way inferior to French, German or Swiss.
January is considered the coldest month here: heavy snowfalls are observed in the mountains, and precipitation in the form of cold heavy rains falls on the south coast. Sometimes it snows, but the land is so warm that he hardly succeeds in covering the cities completely. He only lingers on buildings and tree crowns for several hours. The water temperature in the sea drops to +16 ° C, and only the most desperate tourists decide to swim.
In general, it is recommended to visit Turkey in the winter months only for the purpose of exploring, for example, the most ancient Istanbul and its environs, as well as in order to enjoy plenty of skiing, sledding or ice skating.