Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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Turkey in April: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What April is actually like in Turkey — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
17°C
Average low
9°C
Rainfall
41mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 7th warmest month of Turkey's year. The 8th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in April

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • April 23 Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı · National Independence & Children's Day

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Istanbul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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