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The best time to swim in Turkey
Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts from spring to autumn.
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Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean coasts rival Greece for warmth and clarity. The Black Sea is cooler and wetter, with a shorter swimming season.
Month-by-month
- May: 19–21°C on the Aegean and Mediterranean; Black Sea still cool.
- June–September: 24–28°C on the south and west coasts; July and August are peak.
- October: 22–25°C on the Mediterranean; one of the best months for quiet beaches.
- November–April: south coast drops to 16–18°C; Black Sea is cold year-round.