#1Warm
Belek
- Day
- 20.7°C
- Sea
- 17.9°C
- Sun
- 7.9h
- Rain days
- 7
Your April weather guide
Weather in Turkey in April
April is a good month for Turkey if you want mild days outdoors rather than a holiday built around swimming. Country averages of 19°C by day and 11°C at night favour light layers, while the sea averages a chilly 16°C. Belek is the strongest choice for warmth, with Antalya and Fethiye also worth considering. The catch is changeable weather: leave room for rain in your plans and expect to need a jacket after sunset.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 18.6°Cacross 18 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 10.6°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 16.1°Ccold for swimming
- Rainy days
- 8days1 mm or more
Turkey, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Turkey in April
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Warm
Fethiye
- Day
- 20.2°C
- Sea
- 17.5°C
- Sun
- 7.8h
- Rain days
- 9
#3Warm
Kusadasi
- Day
- 20.1°C
- Sea
- 16.5°C
- Sun
- 7.7h
- Rain days
- 7
#4Warm
Antalya
- Day
- 20.0°C
- Sea
- 17.8°C
- Sun
- 7.5h
- Rain days
- 8
#5Warm
Lara Beach
- Day
- 20.0°C
- Sea
- 17.8°C
- Sun
- 7.5h
- Rain days
- 8
#6Warm
Dalyan
- Day
- 20.0°C
- Sea
- 17.4°C
- Sun
- 8.0h
- Rain days
- 8
Turkey destinations ranked for April
All 18 places we track in Turkey, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belek | 20.7°C | 10.6°C | 17.9°C | 7.9 h | 7 | 4 h 24 min |
| 2 | Fethiye | 20.2°C | 10.0°C | 17.5°C | 7.8 h | 9 | 4 h 18 min |
| 3 | Kusadasi | 20.1°C | 10.8°C | 16.5°C | 7.7 h | 7 | 4 h |
| 4 | Antalya | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 h | 8 | 4 h 24 min |
| 5 | Lara Beach | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 h | 8 | 4 h 24 min |
| 6 | Dalyan | 20.0°C | 11.6°C | 17.4°C | 8.0 h | 8 | 4 h 12 min |
| 7 | Marmaris | 19.9°C | 12.5°C | 17.3°C | 7.8 h | 8 | 4 h 12 min |
| 8 | Dalaman | 19.9°C | 10.9°C | 17.4°C | 7.9 h | 9 | 4 h 12 min |
| 9 | Alanya | 19.3°C | 10.5°C | 18.0°C | 7.9 h | 9 | 4 h 30 min |
| 10 | Sarigerme | 19.1°C | 11.8°C | 17.4°C | 8.0 h | 8 | 4 h 12 min |
| 11 | Icmeler | 18.5°C | 13.6°C | 17.3°C | 7.9 h | 8 | 4 h 12 min |
| 12 | Kemer | 18.2°C | 9.3°C | 15.3°C | 6.7 h | 8 | 3 h 48 min |
| 13 | Bodrum | 18.1°C | 13.6°C | 16.9°C | 8.1 h | 7 | 4 h 6 min |
| 14 | Gumbet | 18.1°C | 13.6°C | 16.9°C | 8.1 h | 7 | 4 h 6 min |
| 15 | Oludeniz | 17.9°C | 8.1°C | 17.5°C | 8.2 h | 8 | 4 h 18 min |
| 16 | Side | 15.2°C | 7.8°C | 10.1°C | 5.2 h | 15 | 4 h 36 min |
| 17 | Istanbul | 15.1°C | 8.8°C | 10.2°C | 6.2 h | 8 | 3 h 54 min |
| 18 | Hisaronu | 15.1°C | 7.4°C | 10.0°C | 5.9 h | 9 | 4 h 6 min |
18 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
April climate overview
Daytime highs across Turkey in April run from 15.1°C (Hisaronu) to 20.7°C (Belek). Even in Belek only 9% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 10.6°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Hisaronu fall to 4°C or below.
Rainfall in April
Expect around 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Belek the driest (7 days) and Side the wettest (15 days). The wettest April at Belek between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 with 135 mm; the driest was 2007 with 7 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 16.1°C around Turkey in April - warmest at Alanya (18.0°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 13.0 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
April against the rest of the year in Turkey
April is the 7th warmest month of the twelve in Turkey. It is 3.3°C warmer than March and 4.5°C warmer in May. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (12°C).
Which part of Turkey in April?
- Most sunshine: Oludeniz, 8.2 h a day.
- Driest: Belek, about 7 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Alanya, 18°C.
- Hottest: Belek, 21°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Istanbul, 15°C.
What to pack for Turkey in April
Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 11°C; a rain jacket - roughly 8 wet days.
Similar weather elsewhere in April
Within 1.5°C of Turkey's April daytime average: Benidorm (20°C, sea 16°C), Alicante (20°C, sea 16°C), Lanzarote (20°C, sea 19°C), Ibiza (20°C, sea 16°C), Hammamet (20°C, sea 16°C). See the full ranking for April.
Where to go for the warmest weather
Choose Belek if daytime warmth is your priority: its 21°C average is the highest in the fact sheet, and 6 rainy days make it a better bet for drier weather than Fethiye or Dalaman, both with 9. Antalya and Lara Beach offer 20°C days and an 18°C sea, a useful balance for spending time by the coast without expecting summer conditions. Kusadasi also reaches 20°C, but its 16°C water makes swimming less appealing. For milder evenings, Dalyan and Marmaris average 12°C at night. Hisaronu is the coolest option at 15°C by day, so it is less suited to travellers hoping to spend much of the day in light summer clothes.
What to expect from the sun, rain and sea
The weather suits flexible outdoor plans better than a fixed beach routine. With 7.5 hours of sunshine and 8 rainy days on average, there is scope for time outside, but waterproofs deserve space in your bag. Do not read the mild averages as a promise of hot afternoons: even in Belek, only 9% of days exceed 25°C. Sea temperatures are another reason to keep expectations modest. At 18°C in Belek, Antalya and Fethiye, the water is warmer than the country average but still cool for a leisurely swim. Pack light daytime clothes alongside a jumper and jacket, and treat swimming as an option rather than the basis of the trip.
A little more detail
Turkey in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Turkey in April?
Belek is the warmest of the 18 places we track in Turkey in April with an average high of 20.7°C; Hisaronu is the coolest at 15.1°C.
Is the sea warm in Turkey in April?
Not really: the warmest sea we track in Turkey in April is 18.0°C at Alanya, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.
Is Turkey warmer than London in April?
Yes. Turkey averages 19°C by day, compared with London's 14°C. Belek is warmer still at 21°C, though the difference is much smaller in Hisaronu, which averages 15°C. Your destination matters if warmth is the main reason for travelling.
Which destination has the fewest rainy days?
Among the destinations with rainy-day figures provided, Belek has the fewest at 6, followed by Kusadasi at 7. That makes Belek a sensible choice if avoiding rain is a priority, but it is not a guarantee of dry weather throughout your stay.
Will I need warm clothes in the evenings?
Yes, bring a jumper and a jacket rather than relying on daytime clothes. Turkey averages 11°C at night, with Antalya and Fethiye at 10°C. Dalyan and Marmaris are slightly milder at 12°C, but still call for layers when sitting outdoors.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 18 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C