07.05.2026 10:38
The cold wave affecting Turkey is giving way to spring temperatures. While temperatures rise by up to 4 degrees, heavy downpours are expected in many provinces over the weekend.
The cold weather wave that was effective in the first days of May has begun to leave Turkey. According to the latest assessments by the General Directorate of Meteorology, air temperatures across the country will increase by 2 to 4 degrees as of today. As the spring weather becomes more dominant, temperatures will gradually rise throughout the week in many cities.
RAIN CONTINUES IN SOME REGIONS
Today, rain is expected especially in the Taurus Mountains section of the Mediterranean, the inner parts of the Eastern Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, and the eastern part of Southeast Anatolia. Additionally, showers will be seen around Rize, Tokat, and Adıyaman.
TEMPERATURES TO RISE IN ISTANBUL AND ANKARA
According to meteorological data, the air temperature will be 22 degrees in Istanbul and 18 degrees in Ankara today. With temperatures continuing to rise throughout the week, thermometers are expected to show 25 degrees in Istanbul and 23 degrees in Ankara.
HEAVY RAIN WARNING FOR THE WEEKEND
The spring weather will be short-lived. Meteorology announced that a new rainy weather system will become effective starting from the weekend, beginning from the western provinces. On Saturday, heavy thunderstorms with strong downpours are expected in 25 provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.
5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
THURSDAY, MAY 7
FRIDAY, MAY 8
SATURDAY, MAY 9
SUNDAY, MAY 10
MONDAY, MAY 11