Turkey's climate varies significantly. Istanbul has mild winters (5–9°C) and warm summers (25–28°C) with humidity. Spring and autumn are ideal for city visits. Cappadocia is cold in winter with snow and hot and dry in summer — April–June and September–October are best.
The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are hot and dry May–October, perfect for beach holidays. Antalya averages over 300 sunny days per year. Eastern Turkey experiences harsh winters and very hot summers.