Turkey in November

Cities and resorts

Average air and sea temperatures, with the number of wet days per month.

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Is this a good month to visit?

November suits cities, cultural visits and relaxed coastal days. On the southern coast, a sunny day can still include a swim. A hotel with a heated indoor pool is useful for daily swimming, while central accommodation suits a holiday built around walking.

How warm and rainy is November?

Istanbul is noticeably cooler than in October. A jumper and windproof jacket are useful along the waterfront. Inland, including Cappadocia, mornings and evenings are considerably colder than on the Mediterranean coast. For a sunrise viewpoint, take a warm jacket, hat and shoes comfortable enough for spending time standing outdoors.

November on the Antalya coast is milder than inland, and rainy days become a more noticeable part of the month. Short walks work well around a museum, café or long lunch. Accommodation in the centre or near the waterfront makes it easy to return for dry clothes. A waterproof jacket and closed shoes are useful throughout the trip.

Can you swim, and where should you stay?

On the Mediterranean coast, a calm, sunny midday is a pleasant time to swim. The water is cooler than in summer, and the wind feels more noticeable after getting out. A hotel with a heated pool suits longer swims and family holidays. Spend a couple of hours beside the sea, enjoy lunch and continue into town for a walk.

In Istanbul, combine neighbourhood walks, museums and local food. In Cappadocia, different days can focus on valleys and rock-cut sites. A city base on the coast puts cafés and walking streets nearby. For a relaxed hotel stay, a warm room with somewhere comfortable to read provides a pleasant place to return after exploring.

Planning early and late November

Early November is a good choice for sunny terraces and seaside walks in the south. Antalya averages about 25 °C by day in the first third of the month, 23 °C in the middle and 20 °C at the end. The final ten days have considerably more wet days than the first ten, making later dates better suited to city time with cafés, museums and shorter walks. Pack an evening jacket for late November, when the average night-time temperature is around 12 °C. Istanbul and inland regions call for warm layers from the start of the month.

For a short break, choose one main activity each day with a few stops nearby. A long transfer takes its own part of the day, particularly when changing transport. One base with outings in the surrounding area works well for a week. Inland and mountain routes call for warmer clothes than a walk along Antalya’s waterfront.

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