Swimming in Turkey in april 2025 Sea temperature by city in april

In april in Turkey swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in april in Alanya, Antalya, Marmaris, Side, Belek, Dalaman, Kemer, Anamur, Andifli, Boldağ, Cirali, İztuzu Beach, Karataş, Kumluca, Mavikent, Mersin, Ölüdeniz, Ovabükü, Patara, Silifke and Manavgat is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 68°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in april in Bodrum, Izmir, Didim, Cesme, Ephesus, Kuşadası, Foça, Seferihisar and Urla is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 61°F/max: 65°F).

Forget about swimming in Istanbul, Çanakkale, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Trabzon, Amasra, Bandırma, Gerze, Hopa, Igneada, Marmara, İnebolu, Şarköy, Troya (Ancient City of Troy), Ünye, Akcakoca, Ayancik, Bafra, Bueyuekcekmece, Bulancak, Fatsa, Gebze, Giresun, Mudanya, Ordu, Rize, Sile, Terme, Tirebolu, Yalova and Zonguldak in april! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 46°F (and only 56°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!