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

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

As for Alanya, Antalya, Side, Belek, Dalaman, Kemer, Anamur, Cirali, İztuzu Beach, Karataş, Mersin, Patara, Silifke and Manavgat, swimming is pleasant in november. The sea water is 71°F on average (min: 66°F/max: 76°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in november in Bodrum, Izmir, Marmaris, Didim, Andifli, Boldağ, Cesme, Ephesus, Kumluca, Kuşadası, Mavikent, Ölüdeniz, Ovabükü, Troya (Ancient City of Troy), Foça, Seferihisar and Urla is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 72°F, it can also go as low as 63°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in november in Çanakkale, Trabzon, Gerze, Hopa, Bafra, Bulancak, Fatsa, Giresun, Ordu, Rize and Tirebolu is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 58°F/max: 67°F).

Forget about swimming in Istanbul, Sinop, Tekirdağ, Amasra, Bandırma, Igneada, Marmara, İnebolu, Şarköy, Ünye, Akcakoca, Ayancik, Bueyuekcekmece, Gebze, Mudanya, Sile, Terme, Yalova and Zonguldak in november! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 62°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!