Your June weather guide

Weather in Turkey in June

June is a good month for Turkey if you want warm beach weather and can plan around the midday heat. Country averages reach 28°C by day and ease to 19°C at night, with just 4 rainy days. The catch is that the warmer resorts can feel demanding for long afternoons outdoors. Choose your destination by how much heat you enjoy and how warm you want the sea, rather than treating the whole country as having the same conditions.

Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020

Average daytime high
27.9°Cacross 18 destinations
Average night-time low
19.3°Cafter dark
Sea temperature
23.0°Cwarm enough to swim
Rainy days
4days1 mm or more

Turkey, month by month

Turn up the warmth

Warmest places in Turkey in June

Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.

#1Hot

Kusadasi

Turkey · 4 h from London

Day
31.1°C
Sea
22.5°C
Sun
12.9h
Rain days
2
#2Hot

Belek

Turkey · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
31.0°C
Sea
24.8°C
Sun
12.6h
Rain days
2
#3Hot

Antalya

Turkey · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
30.4°C
Sea
24.8°C
Sun
12.4h
Rain days
2
#4Hot

Lara Beach

Turkey · 4 h 24 min from London

Day
30.4°C
Sea
24.8°C
Sun
12.4h
Rain days
2
#5Hot

Marmaris

Turkey · 4 h 12 min from London

Day
30.0°C
Sea
22.7°C
Sun
12.8h
Rain days
2
#6Hot

Dalaman

Turkey · 4 h 12 min from London

Day
29.7°C
Sea
23.1°C
Sun
12.8h
Rain days
3

Turkey destinations ranked for June

All 18 places we track in Turkey, ordered by daytime high.

18 destinations

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Turkey destinations ranked by June temperature
#Destination
1Kusadasi31.1°C19.9°C22.5°C12.9 h24 h
2Belek31.0°C19.6°C24.8°C12.6 h24 h 24 min
3Antalya30.4°C19.3°C24.8°C12.4 h24 h 24 min
4Lara Beach30.4°C19.3°C24.8°C12.4 h24 h 24 min
5Marmaris30.0°C21.2°C22.7°C12.8 h24 h 12 min
6Dalaman29.7°C19.8°C23.1°C12.8 h34 h 12 min
7Fethiye29.4°C18.4°C23.6°C12.7 h44 h 18 min
8Dalyan29.2°C20.2°C22.8°C12.9 h34 h 12 min
9Kemer28.6°C18.4°C21.9°C11.8 h43 h 48 min
10Alanya27.7°C18.9°C24.9°C12.7 h44 h 30 min
11Sarigerme27.5°C20.0°C23.0°C12.9 h34 h 12 min
12Oludeniz27.1°C16.5°C23.5°C13.0 h34 h 18 min
13Icmeler27.0°C21.5°C22.6°C12.9 h24 h 12 min
14Bodrum26.5°C21.3°C23.0°C13.0 h14 h 6 min
15Gumbet26.5°C21.3°C23.0°C13.0 h14 h 6 min
16Istanbul24.9°C18.4°C20.8°C10.4 h63 h 54 min
17Hisaronu23.4°C16.4°C20.9°C9.3 h74 h 6 min
18Side22.7°C16.4°C20.9°C7.9 h134 h 36 min

18 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.

June climate overview

Daytime highs across Turkey in June run from 22.7°C (Side) to 31.1°C (Kusadasi). In Kusadasi about 96% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 19.3°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Side fall to 13°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Bodrum the driest (1 days) and Side the wettest (13 days). The wettest June at Kusadasi between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 46 mm; the driest was 1995 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 23.0°C around Turkey in June - warmest at Alanya (24.9°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 12.1 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.6 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in Turkey

June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in Turkey. It is 4.8°C warmer than May and 3.2°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (12°C).

Which part of Turkey in June?

What to pack for Turkey in June

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; swimwear - the sea is 23°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of Turkey's June daytime average: Crete (29°C, sea 23°C), Playa del Carmen (29°C, sea 28°C), Krabi (29°C, sea 30°C), Tulum (29°C, sea 28°C), Cancun (29°C, sea 28°C). See the full ranking for June.

Where to go for heat and warmer water

For hot days and warmer swimming water, Belek is a strong choice: daytime temperatures average 31°C and the sea reaches 25°C. Antalya and Lara Beach offer a similar balance, with days around 30°C and the same sea temperature. Kusadasi also reaches 31°C, but its 22°C sea makes swimming a cooler prospect despite the hot air. Marmaris sits between these options for swimming, with water at 23°C and daytime warmth of 30°C. Fethiye offers a slightly gentler combination of 29°C days and a 24°C sea. If swimming comfort matters more than getting the hottest weather, Alanya deserves consideration: its 25°C water comes with a lower daytime average of 28°C.

What to expect during the day and after dark

Plan longer walks for the morning and leave room for shade or an indoor break around midday, especially in the hotter resorts. The country average of 12.1 hours of sunshine makes sun protection and light clothing sensible priorities. Rain is unlikely to dominate a holiday, but the averages are not a promise of uninterrupted dry weather: Fethiye and Kemer each have 4 rainy days, compared with 2 in Antalya and Belek. Evenings are cooler rather than cold. Marmaris averages 21°C at night, while Fethiye and Kemer fall to 18°C, so a light layer may be welcome when sitting outside. June suits travellers happy to adjust their daily routine around the heat.

A little more detail

Turkey in June FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Where is the hottest place in Turkey in June?

Kusadasi is the warmest of the 18 places we track in Turkey in June with an average high of 31.1°C; Side is the coolest at 22.7°C.

Is the sea warm in Turkey in June?

The sea averages 22°C or more at Kusadasi (23°C), Belek (25°C), Antalya (25°C), Lara Beach (25°C), Marmaris (23°C) in June.

Which destination is best if I prefer cooler days?

Side is the coolest destination listed, with a daytime average of 23°C. That makes it a better starting point if strong heat puts you off. For a warmer option with sea temperatures supplied, Alanya averages 28°C by day and 25°C in the water.

How much warmer is Turkey than London in June?

Turkey averages 28°C by day, compared with London's 20°C. That is a noticeable change for time spent outdoors. Pack for warmer conditions and give yourself more shade breaks, particularly in places such as Kusadasi and Belek, where daytime averages reach 31°C.

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