Turkey is located in the southern part of the medium climate zone when the geographical location is taken into consideration and is under the effect of " Mediterranean Climate", which is a type of subtropical climate in which the summer season passes dry.

Turkey's Climate

WEATHER IN THE SEVEN GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF TURKEY

Mediterranean Region:
The Mediterranean climate is encountered among the shoreline in which the summer season is hot and dry and winter season is warm and precipitant. It is possible to swim in Mediterranean Region for the duration of 7 months (Starting from the beginning of May until the end of October.)

Aegean Region:
The Mediterranean climate is encountered among the shoreline. The climate hardens when moved towards the inner regions. At these regions, the terrestrial climate starts. The swimming season in Aegean Sea is 4-5 months (Between June and end of October).

Marmara Region:
The winter season is pretty cold. The drought situation of summer season is lesser when compared to Mediterranean Region. The swimming season in Marmara Sea is 3 months (Between June and end of August).

Black Sea Region:
Summers are not very dry in this region, where the winters are not very cold either. The season for swimming in Black Sea is between the ends of June until the middle of August.

Central Anatolia Region:
The winter season is cold and the summer season is slightly warmer than the drought encountered in the Mediterranean climate type. The precipitation occurs in spring and autumn.

Eastern Anatolia Region:
The severe terrestrial climate is encountered in Eastern Anatolia and the winter season continues for a long period with snow and frequent frost events. Summer seasons are chilly in respect to Southeastern Anatolia Region.

Southeastern Anatolia Region:
The steppe climate type is encountered and in the summer season, very high temperatures are encountered. The drought is extremely severe. The evaporation is dense and might reach to 1000-2000 mm. from time to time.