Best season to visit

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable across most of Turkey. Summer is hot on the coast; winter is cold in central Anatolia and snowy in the east.

What to know

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons.
Summer is hot on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.
Cappadocia balloons depend on weather — flexible plans help.
Eastern Turkey is snowy in winter.
Book early for July–August on the coast.

Official source reminder

Use this as a starting point, then verify current prices, opening hours, rules and emergency details from official sources before travel. Beware of unofficial websites.