Turkey weather: Forecasts for 2026 pastırma yazı

The phenomenon known as ‘pastırma yazı’ (Indian summer) is a subject of seasonal interest in Turkey, characterized by a brief period of sunny and warm weather following the initial autumn cooling. While there is no fixed calendar date for its occurrence, it typically manifests between late October and the first half of November.

For 2026, specific start and end dates cannot be determined meteorologically in advance. However, long-term forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology suggest that temperatures in certain regions of Turkey may exceed seasonal norms in late 2026. Specifically, parts of the eastern Marmara, inner parts of the North Aegean, northern and eastern Central Anatolia, the Black Sea region, and northern Eastern Anatolia are expected to see temperatures 1 to 2 degrees Celsius above average in October. Much of the rest of the country may experience temperatures 0.5 to 1 degree above normal during both October and November.

Characteristics of this period include sunny days with mild temperatures, though nights remain cool and may occasionally experience frost. The duration varies annually, typically lasting from a few days to about a week.