Turkey in November 2027: Weather by Region, Where to Go and Prices

November is low season in Turkey, with mild days in the south and west and cold nights inland: long-term averages from the Turkish State Meteorological Service give daytime highs of about 21°C in Antalya, 19°C in Izmir, 16°C in Istanbul and 12°C in Cappadocia, where nights drop to around 2°C. The best region for the month is the coast between Antalya and Ephesus, Istanbul works well with a flexible plan, and Cappadocia is clear and cold. Our packages for the month start from $978 per person for the 6-day Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus tour from Istanbul.

Below: the weather by region, where each region stands in November, the dates to know in 2027, package prices and three sample plans.

November weather by region

These are long-term monthly averages from the Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM), for the station nearest to each area.

Two things stand out. Rain in Antalya comes in short, heavy bursts, so a wet morning often turns into a dry afternoon. And Cappadocia is the driest place on the list but also the coldest, with a range of about 9°C between day and night.

Where to go in November

The Mediterranean coast. Antalya has the warmest days in the country in November. The old town of Kaleiçi, the Düden waterfalls and the ancient sites of Perge and Aspendos are all comfortable to visit now, without the summer heat. Our Perge, Aspendos and Side tour from Antalya starts from $90 per person.

The Aegean: Ephesus and Pamukkale. This is the best month of the year for many visitors to Ephesus. The site has little shade, and in summer the marble streets are very hot; in November a full morning there is pleasant. Pamukkale is cool in the early morning, so walk the travertines barefoot at midday. Our Pamukkale day trip from Istanbul by plane starts from $499 per person.

Istanbul. Grey days and showers are common, but it is rarely cold, and the main sights stay open. Plan indoor sights such as the Basilica Cistern and the bazaars for the wet hours. Our page on Istanbul in November covers the city in detail.

Cappadocia. Clear skies and cold dawns; see the next section.

The Black Sea. Trabzon is mild, but November is one of its wettest months and the highland roads can be foggy. Save the Black Sea for summer; our Black Sea Turkey guide explains the seasons.

Cappadocia in November: balloons and cold dawns

Cappadocia in November is quieter than in October, with autumn colour in the valleys early in the month and clear, cold mornings.

• Balloons. Flights continue in November, but every flight depends on the wind and on permission from the aviation authority each morning, and the chance of a cancelled morning rises as the weather turns colder. Keep two mornings free. Our standard sunrise balloon flight starts from $199 per person, and our balloon price guide explains the categories.
• Temperatures at dawn. With an average low of 2.5°C in Nevşehir, the pickup before sunrise is cold. Wear a hat and gloves, even if the afternoon reaches 12°C.
• Short days. Sunset comes early in central Turkey in late November, so start the day tours on time and keep the afternoons for one valley walk rather than two.
• Cave hotels stay a steady temperature inside, which makes them comfortable in cold weather.

If a flight is not for you, the sunrise balloon watching tour takes you to a viewpoint from $35 per person.

The November 2027 calendar

• Istanbul Marathon, early November. The 2027 date has not yet been published. The last three races were on the first Sunday of November, which in 2027 would be 7 November. The race closes the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and many roads that morning. Our Istanbul Marathon 2027 travel page tracks the date.
• 10 November, the anniversary of Atatürk's death. At 09:05 sirens sound and the country stops for a minute of silence, on the street and in traffic. It is a normal working day, and sights stay open.
• Turkish school mid-term break, mid-November. Turkish schools have a one-week break in the first term; in 2026 it ran from 16 to 20 November. The Ministry of National Education sets the 2027 dates. That week, weekend trips from Istanbul to Sapanca and Bursa are busier.
• Late November. The quietest stretch before the December holidays, with the shortest queues at the main sights.

If your trip runs into December, see our December 2026 packages page for what changes as winter starts.

Package prices for a November trip

All of these run through November. Prices are our published starting prices per person.

What a package includes differs from tour to tour, so read the inclusions on each tour page. For a wider look at budgets, see our Turkey trip cost guide.

Three November plans

Five days: Istanbul and Cappadocia. Three nights in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia, with a domestic flight between them. The Istanbul days carry the rain risk, so keep one indoor plan ready. Two Cappadocia mornings give a second chance at the balloons.

Eight days: the warm west. Istanbul for three nights, then fly to Izmir for Ephesus and Pamukkale, and finish on the coast. This route follows the warmest weather of the month. The Turkey Highlights 8-day tour adds Cappadocia to the same idea.

Ten days: the classic loop. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus, with domestic flights. In November the order matters less than in summer, but end on the Aegean if you can, where the afternoons are warmer.

Packing and daylight

• Layers, not a heavy coat, for the coast and Istanbul. A light waterproof jacket earns its place everywhere.
• A warm coat, hat and gloves for Cappadocia mornings, especially for a balloon flight.
• Shoes with grip for the marble at Ephesus and the cobbles in Istanbul, which are slippery when wet.
• Daylight. In Istanbul the sun sets at about 18:00 at the start of November and around 17:40 at the end of the month. Plan the outdoor sights for the morning and keep museums, bazaars and dinner cruises for the dark hours.
• Socks for Pamukkale. You walk the travertines barefoot, and the water at the edges is cool in November.

Booking a November trip

• Hotels have more availability than in October, the busiest autumn month. In Antalya, a hotel in the city or in Kaleiçi puts you close to the old town and the day tours.
• Balloons: book once your Cappadocia dates are fixed, and choose the first morning so that the second can serve as a backup.
• Marathon weekend: if your dates touch the first weekend of November, check the race date before booking an Istanbul hotel on the route.
• Private guides are easier to book in November than in summer. A private licensed guide in Istanbul costs from $199 per group per day.

For the wider picture of the seasons, see our best time to visit Turkey guide.

Tours that cover this

• Istanbul and Cappadocia Tour Package: 5 Days with Flights and Cave Hotel: from $1,150 per person.
• Turkey Highlights 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia: from $1,670 per person.
• Istanbul and Antalya Tour Package: 8 Days with Flight and Suluada: from $1,980 per person.
• Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: Standard Sunrise Flight and Transfers: from $199 per person, weather and permission permitting.

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