While the coastal regions enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolia plateau experiences hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall. Because of Turkey's geographical conditions, one can not speak about a general overall climate. In Istanbul and around the sea of Marmara (Marmara region) the climate is moderate (winter 4 deg.C and summer 27 deg.C); in winter the temperature can drop below zero. In Western Anatolia (Aegean region) there is a mild Mediterranean climate with average temperatures of 9 deg.C in winter and 29 deg.C in summer. On the southern coast of Anatolia (Mediterranean region) the same climate can be found. The climate of the Anatolian Plateau (Central Anatolian region) is a steppe climate (there is a great temperature difference between day and night). Rainfall is low and there is more snow. The average temperature is 23 deg.C in summer and -2 deg.C in winter. The climate in the Black Sea area (Black Sea region) is wet, warm and humid (summer 23 deg.C, winter 7 deg.C). In Eastern Anatolia and South-Eastern Anatolia there is a long hard winter, where year after year snow lies on the ground from November until the end of April (the average temperature in winter is -13 deg.C and in summer 17 deg.C).

Season and Climate in Turkey : Turkey is a year-round destination depending on your itinerary. Although the tourist "high season" (with associated higher rates) is from mid-June through mid-September, Spring and Fall are the best seasons to travel. The sun is warm and skies are generally clear. You can expect mild to warm temperatures and some rain during this time. 

The best time to travel in Turkey : Below a chart of the best time to travel is summarized based on climate(Swimming,Touring) and rates (High, Low season)...      

:: Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts: These coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The swimming season becomes shorter as one travels north. Because of the mountains, the east side of the Aegean and the North side of the Mediterranean could have regionally different climate...

:: Black Sea Coast:  Temperate climate with warm summers, mild winters and relatively high rainfall.

Swimming : July and August .

Touring : April to September.

The High Season : July and August ; Mid Season : April-May-June-September October  

:: Central Anatolia: These areas have a steppe climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters.

Swimming possible in pools of hotels : June to August .

Touring : March to November .

The High Season : April to October  

:: Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy, very cold and hard winters with hot summers.

Swimming possible in indoor pools of hotels

Touring : March to November .

The High Season : April to October  

:: Southeast Anatolia: These areas have a very hot summer with cold winters.

Swimming possible in indoor pools of hotels

Touring : March to November .

The High Season : April to October 

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