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About Turkey
Important Note:
VISA Information
Some articles about Turkey (washingtonpost.com)
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Two Turkeys
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Cappadocia, Turkey: Geology Is Destiny
Time Difference:
Turkey is GMT+2, 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
For information about Turkey, Turkish consulates,
Tourism information offices, and local travel agents
would be pleased to help you. You can also get any
information you need from Tourism Informaton Offices in
all the principal cities and tourist centers, when you
are in Turkey.
The Climate
Turkey is a big country of a varied topography and
so it has many climatic zones. While in Eastern Anatolia
you ski down the slopes, others ski on water along the
Mediterranean coast.
The Marmara, Aegean,
and Mediterranean coasts display a typical Mediterranean
climate of hot summers and mild winters. July and August
are the hottest months with temperatures around 29C. The
humidity is a little high during summer in these
regions. Temperatures increase a few degrees when
travelling from Izmir to the south, and water
temperatures also become warmer. The swimming season is
from June to September along the Marmara and North
Aegean coasts, while it is from April to October on the
South Aegea and Mediterranean coasts.
The Black Sea Region
has a moderate climate; the summers are warm and winters
are mild. In this region the rainfalls are heavier than
in any other region. The swimming season in the Black
Sea Region is from June to early September and the
weather is not so dependable.
There is quite a
difference between the coastal regions and the inland
regions which are at higher altitudes. The climate
reaches its extremes in Central and Eastern Anatolia
with hot, dry summers when the temperatures may reach
42C, and cold, snowy winters. Spring and autumn are best
for sightseeing and travelling. Anatolia shows all her
beauties during this period.
For the air and water
temperatures for months, please see the chart of
"Average Air and Sea-Water Temperatures for Major
Regions".
AVERAGE AIR AND WATER
TEMPERATURES FOR MAJOR REGIONS IN °C
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JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEPT |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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Antalya |
Air |
10 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
28 |
28 |
25 |
20 |
15 |
12 |
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Water |
17 |
17 |
17 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
28 |
27 |
25 |
22 |
19 |
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İzmir |
Air |
09 |
10 |
11 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
28 |
27 |
23 |
18 |
15 |
10 |
| |
Water |
11 |
11 |
12 |
15 |
20 |
24 |
26 |
26 |
24 |
21 |
17 |
13 |
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İstanbul |
Air |
05 |
06 |
07 |
12 |
16 |
21 |
23 |
23 |
20 |
16 |
12 |
08 |
| |
Water |
09 |
07 |
08 |
11 |
15 |
20 |
23 |
23 |
21 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
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Trabzon |
Air |
06 |
06 |
07 |
11 |
15 |
20 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
15 |
12 |
09 |
| |
Water |
10 |
09 |
09 |
10 |
14 |
20 |
24 |
25 |
24 |
20 |
16 |
13 |
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Ankara |
Air |
0 |
01 |
05 |
11 |
16 |
20 |
23 |
23 |
18 |
13 |
08 |
02 |
|
Erzurum |
Air |
-09 |
-07 |
-03 |
05 |
11 |
15 |
19 |
20 |
15 |
09 |
02 |
-05 |
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Diyarbakır |
Air |
02 |
02 |
02 |
14 |
19 |
26 |
31 |
31 |
25 |
17 |
10 |
04 |
What To Take
If you are visiting the
coastal resorts in summer you will need light, casual
clothing. You may need a raincoat while visiting the
Black Sea coasts.
In inland Turkey you
will be at higher altitudes so you better take some warm
sweaters for cool evenings and nights.
If you visit inland
Turkey in winter, you will certainly need woolens and
winter coat. In the coastal regions or in Istanbul
during winter you may pack slightly warmer clothes but a
raincoat is a must.
In spring and autumn
the coastal areas are warmer so you may take with you
what the season requires. You may take your swimming
suits too, since you may encounter some unseasonly
beautiful temperatures. At higher altitudes you may need
some woolens for evenings.
If you intend to visit
the marvellous mosques of Turkey, there is an essential
item for ladies to take; a headscarf. While visiting a
mosque it is required that the ladies should wear a
scarf covering their hair.
Also comfortable shoes
are advisable for visiting archeological and historical
sites, and sunglasses and sun hats are recommended in
summer.
Some Useful Links
About Turkey
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Turkish Culture |
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TURKISH MUSIC |
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HISTORY OF TURKEY |
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TURKISH LITERATURE |
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TURKISH CINEMA |
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TURKISH CUISINE |
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TRAVEL TURKEY |
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TURKISH LANGUAGE |
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