Are you planning a New Year’s Eve in Turkey this year but wondering what to even pack? What weather can you expect? Today’s post will go over exactly that. Here’s a guide to New Year’s Eve in Turkey.
New Year’s Eve in Turkey is a unique combination of oriental traditions and fun as we know it in the rest of Europe. Turkey’s restaurants, clubs and squares are overflowing and the streets are bustling all night long. In addition, you can enjoy plenty of fireworks, especially over the Bosphorus Strait, which is an unforgettable sight.
What will the weather be like on New Year’s Eve in Turkey?
New Year’s Eve temperatures
This is highly dependent on the location you’ll choose, as Turkey is quite massive and so the temperatures can vary quite a bit. Below we listed a few of the most popular spots for New Year’s Eves in Turkey.
Antalya: 14 degrees Celsius above zero during the day, around 4 degrees Celsius at night – no rain
Alanya: 15 degrees Celsius during the day and 10 degrees Celsius at night – may rain
Bodrum: 15 degrees Celsius during the day and 6 degrees at night – no rain
Side: 17 degrees Celsius during the day and 7 degrees at night – no rain
Istanbul: 10 degrees Celsius during the day and 3 degrees at night – it may rain
Do make sure to double-check closer to New Year’s Eve for a more accurate forecast. Still, as you can see, teh temperatures in, at least, the more popular celebration spots are relatively similar, with Istanbul as one colder exception.
New Year’s Eve reviews
What do tourists say about New Year’s Eve in Turkey?
Opinions on New Year’s Eve in Turkey are, of course, varied, but the most common plus mentioned by tourists is definitely better weather than in much of Europe. Many also mention the value of a hotel with a heated swimming pool for this season. If you’re more of an active tourist, other tourists remind to check whether the local places you wish to visit are open at the end of December, as the high season is long overdue.
Many people praise the cost of New Year’s Eve in Turkey – see how the prices pan out in our other post about New Year’s Eve in Turkey.
Turkey New Year’s Eve traditions
What do people do in Turkey for New Year’s Eve?
You will find many interesting traditions and attractions in Turkey, well-known ones include the New Year’s lottery (Milli Piyango), unusual gifts for the new year and turning the water off at the right moment. You can read more about Turkish traditions for New Year’s Eve here.
How much does New Year’s Eve in Turkey cost?
New Year’s Eve in Turkey costs
Though we go into this in more detail in the other post, the average price for a hotel in Turkey for a 7-day holiday will cost you around £600, so it’s really not too bad. Add to that the decent weather Turkey offers alongside its great atmosphere and you have a fine spot to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year.
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