- General Overview
- Turkey's climate varies significantly due to its diverse geographical location
- Country is divided into 7 distinct regions
- Climate is influenced by proximity to mountains and seas
- Coastal Regions
- Black Sea coast features fertile, year-round rainfall with high humidity
- Mediterranean coast experiences hot summers and mild winters
- Antalya offers clean beaches and protected from northern winds
- Inland Regions
- Central Anatolia has harsh climate with extreme cold winters
- Eastern Anatolia experiences long, cold winters with heavy snowfall
- Southeastern Anatolia has hot summers reaching 46°C
- Regional Characteristics
- Marmara region experiences temperate continental climate
- Black Sea coast has Mediterranean climate with pronounced seasonal variations
- Aegean region enjoys mild weather with hot summers and warm winters