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Türkiye's official weather agency has issued its weekend forecast for Aug. 2–3, 2025, highlighting a mix of cooler temperatures in the northwest, ongoing storms in central areas, and an extreme heatwave in the southeast.
The weather outlook affects millions planning to travel or spend time outdoors across the country.
Temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in 14 provinces on Thursday. The hottest spots were Kurtalan (Siirt) and Silopi (Sirnak), both recording 45.4 degrees Celsius—the highest so far this summer.
In southeastern cities such as Diyarbakir, Mardin, and Siirt, the heat is expected to persist through the weekend, with no rainfall in sight and continued health warnings for vulnerable groups.
The Turkish State Meteorological Service forecasts localized thunderstorms across a wide stretch of the country, especially in:
These regions should expect short but intense storms, likely in the afternoon and early evening hours, with risks of flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Istanbul
Partly cloudy, with localized showers expected on the Asian side. High: 30 degrees Celsius. Winds from the north may offer cooling, especially near the coast.
Ankara
Ongoing thunderstorms. Afternoon downpours may be heavy. High: 33 degrees Celsius.
Izmir
Mostly sunny with slight cloud cover inland. Chance of brief showers in hill areas. High: 35 degrees Celsius.
Antalya & Adana
Hot and dry across most of the region, though northern Adana could see brief isolated rain. Highs between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius .
Diyarbakir, Siirt, Mardin
Intense heat will continue. No rain forecast. Highs up to 42–45 degrees Celsius.
Moderate to strong northerly winds (40–60 kilometers/hour) are expected in Marmara and North Aegean coastal areas, while southerly winds will impact eastern Türkiye.
Temperatures in central and northern provinces will begin to drop slightly, but southeastern Türkiye will remain dangerously hot through the weekend.
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