As we step into the first day of October, the Turkish State Meteorological Service has shared its latest weather forecast. The northern, central, and eastern regions of Turkey are expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms in areas such as the Black Sea coast, Hatay, Artvin, Kars, Ardahan, Iğdır, Van, Bitlis, and parts of Erzurum and Ağrı. Other regions are predicted to enjoy clearer skies.
Temperatures will remain below seasonal averages in the north, while other areas are expected to see values close to seasonal norms. Here’s what today looks like across the regions, with a special spotlight on Istanbul, Mugla, and Antalya.
Marmara Region
The Marmara region will experience partly cloudy skies.
- Istanbul: 22°C, partly cloudy. The city’s iconic skyline will be accompanied by mild autumn weather, making it a comfortable day for strolling by the Bosphorus.
Aegean Region
The Aegean will be mostly clear with some light clouds.
- Mugla: 26°C, sunny with minimal cloud cover. A perfect day for those enjoying the beaches or exploring natural wonders.
- İzmir and Denizli will also share pleasant conditions with temperatures around 26°C.
Mediterranean Region
The Mediterranean will be partly cloudy, with Hatay seeing local showers and thunderstorms.
- Antalya: 32°C, warm and partly cloudy. A great opportunity for visitors to enjoy the coastline and the last summer-like vibes before autumn fully sets in.
- Adana and Burdur will also remain mostly clear and warm.
Central Anatolia
Mostly sunny with occasional light clouds.
- Ankara will see 20°C, Eskişehir 22°C, and Konya 21°C.
Black Sea Region
Western parts will be very cloudy with scattered showers.
- Bolu, Düzce, and Sinop are forecasted to see rain and temperatures around 18–21°C.
Eastern coasts including Samsun and Rize will also have rainy conditions.
Eastern Anatolia
Mixed skies with showers in the east.
- Erzurum and Kars will see 18–19°C with rain in certain districts.
- Malatya will be partly sunny at 24°C.
Southeastern Anatolia
Sunny to partly cloudy skies dominate.
- Diyarbakır 30°C, Gaziantep 29°C, Mardin 27°C, all showing pleasant autumn warmth.
Final Note
October begins with a blend of sunshine and scattered rainfall across Turkey. While Istanbul enjoys mild autumn skies, Mugla shines under bright and warm conditions, and Antalya delivers summer-like warmth for beach lovers. Wherever you are, today brings a taste of both autumn’s coolness and the lingering summer heat.
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