Weather information

Although Turkey is situated in a large Mediterranean geographical location where climatic conditions are quite temperate,the diverse nature of the landscape, and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the coasts, result in a large difference in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal areas enjoy much warmer climates, the inland Anatolian plateau experiences a vast extreme of hot summers and  very cold winters with very limited rainfall.
The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have cool, rainy winters and  very hot, and mainly dry summers. Annual precipitation in those areas varies from 580 to 1,300 millimeters, depending on location. The Black Sea coast receives the greatest amount of rainfall. The eastern part of that receives 2,200 millimeters annually and is the only region of Turkey that receives rainfall throughout the year.
Turkey's diverse regions have different climates because of irregular topography. Taurus Mountains is close to the coast and rain clouds cannot penetrate to the interior part of the country. Rain clouds drops most of their water on the turkish coastal area. As rain clouds pass over the mountains and reach central Anatolia they have no significant capability to produce of rain. In the Eastern region of Anatolia, the elevation of mountains exceeds 2500-3000 m. Northern Black Sea Mountains and Caucasian Mountain hold the rain clouds, and therefor the area is affected by the continental climate with long and very cold winter. Minimum temperatures of -30°C to -38°C are observed in the mountainous areas in the east, and snow may lie on the ground 120 days of the year. Winters are bitterly cold with frequent, heavy snowfall. Villages in these regions remain isolated for several days during winter storms.
Average Temperatures in Turkey: If you are planning a Turkey holiday or looking to find your dream turkish home for sale, it is a good idea to check the average temperatures so that you can bring the appropriate clothing with you.Depending on the season and which region you visit, you can expect to find varying temperatures in Turkey.The country can be divided into the following regions with reference to temperature:

Marmara coasts - (Istanbul): Hot summers and mild winters.
Aegean coasts - (Izmir): Hot summers and mild winters.
Aegean Coasts - (Altinkum Didim): Hot summers and mild winters.
Aegean Coasts - (Akbuk): Hot summers and mild winters.
Aegean Coasts - (Bodrum) Hot summers and mild winters.
Aegean Coasts - (Kusadasi): Hot summers and mild winters.
Mediterranean coasts - (Antalya): Hot summers and mild winters.
Black Sea coast - (Trabzon): warm summers, mild winters and high rainfall.
Central Anatolia - (Ankara): Steppe climate with hot, dry summers; cold winters.
Eastern Anatolia - (Erzurum): cold winters with heavy snow fall and mild summers.
Southeast Anatolia - (Diyarbakir): Hot summer, mild and rainy winters.

Turkey Travel: Turkey is an all year-round destination due to the climate The tourist "high season" (with associated higher rates) is from mid-June through mid-September,  Spring and Fall are the best seasons to travel if you dont want it too hot,. the sun is warm and the skies are generally clear. You can expect mild to  warm temperatures and  perhaps some rain during the off peak seasons
Except for the eastern part of the Black Sea coastlands, most of Turkey has a very sunny climate even in winter. Average daily sunshine amounts range from three to four hours in midwinter to as much as twelve to thirteen hours in summer. Although summer temperatures are rather high, the heat is tempered by the low humidity inland and the sea breezes along the coast. Occasionally the nights may be sticky and humid on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. The worst feature of the climate is the severe cold experienced in the interior in winter, and occasionally in early spring.
Ideal turkish holiday locations which offer golden beaches and a very sunny climate are:
The sunny resort of Altinkum Didim Turkey, located just one hour from Bodrum Airport, this blue flag resort is an ideal location for a holiday or to own a holiday home in the sun., There are many apartments, flats, villas &, pool complexes for rent, or If you want to go one step further and you want to buy a property in Altinkum, there are plenty of turkish homes for sale. Altinkum is a very friendly resort and offers a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants, along with a new marina (due to complete 2009) as well as the amazing ruins of the Apollo Temple & Altinkums own Aqua park, there is no wonder this popular warm &sunny resort temps people back year after year.