Bodrum Peninsula
Beginner-friendly
Best conditions around July 27
Aegean Turkey — windy in summer, hopping bays and gulets.
Best time to sail
Best time to sail in Türkiye
The best time to sail in Türkiye is April to November, with peak conditions in June and July.
That verdict comes from 1991–2020 climate normals — wind, rain, sunshine, and air temperature — scored week by week for charter conditions across 2 sailing areas.
Discover everything you need to know about boat charter in Turkey — from the best sailing regions on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts to costs, licensing requirements, and a sample 7-day itinerary along the Turquoise Coast.
Sailing conditions in Türkiye, month by month
Mean weekly values across our sailing areas in Türkiye. The sail score weighs wind, rain, sun, and temperature — and discounts tropical-storm season where one applies.
Temperature (°C)
- Air
- Water
Wind (kn)
Rain (mm/day)
Sun (h/day)
| Month | Sail score | Wind (kn) | Rain (mm/day) | Sun (h/day) | Temp (°C) | Water (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fair | 6 | 5.1 | 12 | 11 | 19 |
| February | Fair | 6 | 3.9 | 12 | 11 | 18 |
| March | Fair | 6 | 3.1 | 12 | 13 | 18 |
| April | Good | 6 | 2.2 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| May | Excellent | 5 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 21 |
| June | Excellent | 6 | 0.3 | 12 | 25 | 24 |
| July | Excellent | 6 | 0.1 | 12 | 29 | 27 |
| August | Excellent | 5 | 0.1 | 12 | 28 | 28 |
| September | Excellent | 6 | 0.5 | 12 | 25 | 27 |
| October | Excellent | 5 | 1.7 | 12 | 20 | 25 |
| November | Good | 5 | 4.5 | 12 | 15 | 23 |
| December | Fair | 6 | 6.1 | 12 | 12 | 21 |
Sailing areas in Türkiye
Every area below is scored individually in the interactive calendar; where we have an in-depth guide, it's linked.
Turkish Riviera (Gocek)
Beginner-friendly
Best conditions around July 27
Pine-fringed Lycian coast — calm, warm, well-set-up charter base.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to sail in Türkiye?
April to November offers the most reliable conditions, with June and July scoring best for wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature in the 1991–2020 climate normals.
When is the cheapest time to charter in Türkiye?
The shoulder months — April and November — usually combine good sailing conditions with fewer crowds and lower charter prices than the peak in June and July.
How warm is it in Türkiye in June?
Around 25 °C air temperature on average in June, with about 12 hours of sun a day.
How warm is the water in Türkiye in June?
Around 24 °C sea-surface temperature on average in June, based on 2023–2025 marine averages.