Turkey Weather Forecast: Mostly Clear Skies with Scattered Showers Expected July 21, 2026
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts partly cloudy to mostly clear skies across the country on July 21, 2026.
- Some northern and eastern regions, including coastal areas of the Central and Eastern Black Sea, are expected to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms.
- Temperatures will remain above seasonal averages, with moderate winds generally from the north, though stronger gusts are possible along the Aegean coast.
Turkey's General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) has issued its weather forecast for July 21, 2026, predicting varied conditions across the country. Much of the nation is expected to enjoy partly cloudy to clear skies. However, residents in the northern and eastern parts of the country should prepare for potential local showers and thunderstorms.
Specifically, the forecast indicates that the Central and Eastern Black Sea coastal regions, along with the inland areas of Ardahan and Kars, the northeastern parts of Erzurum, and the northern and eastern sections of Van, may experience rainfall. Additionally, evening showers are possible in the northern parts of Edirne and western parts of Kฤฑrklareli.
Temperatures are expected to remain consistently above seasonal averages, indicating a continuation of warm weather. Winds will generally blow from the north, providing a slight breeze. However, coastal areas of the Aegean region could see stronger winds, potentially reaching speeds of 30-50 km/h.
The report provides a detailed breakdown by region. Marmara will see clear skies with some clouds developing in the north later in the day, and potential evening showers in parts of Edirne and Kฤฑrklareli. The Aegean and Mediterranean regions are largely expected to be clear, with some patchy clouds inland. Central Anatolia will also be mostly clear, with some clouds in the northern areas. Western Black Sea regions are forecast to be partly cloudy. The Central and Eastern Black Sea regions will experience partly cloudy skies with potential afternoon showers inland. Eastern Anatolia will be partly cloudy in the north and east, with possible showers in Ardahan, Kars, northeastern Erzurum, and northern/eastern Van in the afternoon.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.