Instanbul's Climate
Istanbul is known to be quite a windy city, as it is in the path of two prevailing winds- the "poyraz" and the "Iodos" which both blow from the south. The Poyraz brings with it cool and rainy conditions, whereas the Iodos is a warm wind.
Summer in Istanbul keeps running from June to September, July usually being the hottest month. The most astounding ever recorded temperature in Istanbul saw the city sweltering through a 37 degree day, but the average summer temperatures are around 28 degrees. The mid year months are additionally the driest months, however not as dry as a few sections of focal Turkey which can encounter bone-dry conditions year round, especially in summer.
Winter in Istanbul starts quite late, with the weather beginning to really cool down in mid December. December sees an average minimum of 5 degrees and an average maximum of 11 degrees. January and February are the coldest months, with average minimums of 3 or 2 degrees. March sees conditions remaining cool, with an average minimum of 3 degrees and an average maximum of 11 degrees.
Winter in Istanbul starts quite late, with the weather beginning to really cool down in mid December. December sees an average minimum of 5 degrees and an average maximum of 11 degrees. January and February are the coldest months, with average minimums of 3 or 2 degrees. March sees conditions remaining cool, with an average minimum of 3 degrees and an average maximum of 11 degrees.
Central Turkey
Usually, as you go towards inland Turkey the climate becomes increasingly harsh: summers are hotter and winters are colder. It could probably be said that the worst part of Turkey's climate is the severe cold that is experience in these inland regions. The Central Anatolia region has a mix of continental and steppe climate.
A steppe climate is analysed by warm summers, very cold winters and a great difference between day time and night time temperatures. The mountains have the effect of blocking any moist air from any oceans. As a result there is not enough precipitation to support much flora growth, and the plants get used to the drought conditions by being small and having to grow extensive root systems. There isn't much humidity in the air because steppe climates are located away from the ocean and close to mountains.
A steppe climate is analysed by warm summers, very cold winters and a great difference between day time and night time temperatures. The mountains have the effect of blocking any moist air from any oceans. As a result there is not enough precipitation to support much flora growth, and the plants get used to the drought conditions by being small and having to grow extensive root systems. There isn't much humidity in the air because steppe climates are located away from the ocean and close to mountains.