Localised downpours accompanied by thunder are expected in Antalya on Thursday, 8 October 2026; the Met Office’s forecast indicates temperatures in the city will range between 19°C and 26°C. As well as Antalya, where partly cloudy weather is forecast, there is also a chance of rain around the Eastern Taurus Mountains.

According to forecasts, the areas affected by rainfall in Central Anatolia, the Black Sea region and the eastern regions will expand from midday onwards. In the evening, rainfall is expected to continue in parts of the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia.

Rain forecast for Antalya and the Eastern Taurus Mountains in the Mediterranean

Generally clear and partly cloudy weather is forecast across the Mediterranean. In the inland areas, however, cloud cover is expected to increase. Localised showers may occur north of Adana.

Temperature forecasts for the region are as follows: Antalya 19–26°C, Adana 18–30°C, Burdur 10–24°C and Hatay 16–28°C. Partly cloudy conditions are expected in Burdur and Hatay.

No rainfall is expected across most of the Marmara and Aegean regions

Whilst no rainfall is forecast for most of the Marmara region, partly cloudy conditions may be accompanied by patchy fog and mist at times during the night and in the morning. Temperatures are forecast to range from 11–22°C in Bursa, 12–25°C in Çanakkale, 13–21°C in Istanbul and 11–24°C in Kırklareli. The weather in these provinces will be partly cloudy, with some areas experiencing clear skies.

No rainfall is expected in the western and coastal parts of the Aegean region either. Morning mist and haze may be seen in the north-west of the region. In Denizli, partly cloudy and mostly clear skies are forecast with temperatures of 15–26°C; in İzmir, clear and mostly clear skies are forecast with temperatures of 16–26°C. In Manisa, where the weather is expected to be clear and mostly sunny, temperatures will range from 15–28°C, whilst in Muğla they will range from 13–25°C.

Afternoon showers in Central Anatolia

Cloud cover is expected to thicken in places across Central Anatolia. Localised showers, possibly accompanied by thunder, are forecast for the areas around Ankara, Kırıkkale, Çankırı, Kayseri and Sivas, as well as the eastern part of Yozgat.

In Ankara, where afternoon showers are expected, temperatures are forecast to range from 9–22°C. In Çankırı, temperatures are forecast to range from 7–24°C alongside localised showers; in Eskişehir, where partly cloudy conditions are expected, temperatures are forecast to range from 9–23°C; and in Konya, temperatures are forecast to range from 10–22°C.

Localised and intermittent rainfall in the Black Sea region

In the Western Black Sea region, cloud cover, which will be partly cloudy to begin with, is expected to increase over time. Localised downpours, possibly accompanied by thunder, may occur across the region, with the exception of Düzce and Zonguldak. There is also a possibility of fog and mist in inland areas during the morning.

In Bolu, where showers are expected, temperatures will range from 8–23°C, whilst in Kastamonu they will be 7–20°C. For Düzce, where partly cloudy conditions are forecast, temperatures are expected to range from 11–23°C, and for Zonguldak, from 14–20°C. Karabük is also among the provinces where rainfall is expected.

Localised downpours are expected to occur intermittently in the inland areas of the Central Black Sea region and across the Eastern Black Sea region as a whole. In Amasya, temperatures are forecast to range from 10–24°C with a chance of thunderstorms; in Rize, 13–22°C with intermittent showers; and in Trabzon, 14–22°C with intermittent showers. Rain is expected in the inland areas of Samsun, with temperatures ranging from 14–24°C. The areas around Çorum, Tokat, Ordu, Giresun, Artvin, Gümüşhane and Bayburt are also included in the rainfall forecast.

Chance of showers in Eastern and South-Eastern Anatolia

In the western part of Eastern Anatolia, around Ardahan and to the north of Erzurum, local showers – which may be accompanied by thunder – are expected. Morning mist and haze may be seen in the north-eastern regions. There is also a chance of rain in the areas around Erzincan, Tunceli and Elazığ.

Whilst showers are forecast for the north of Erzurum, temperatures will range from 3–17°C. In Malatya, temperatures of 10–20°C are expected, accompanied by intermittent showers. In Kars, cloud cover is expected to thicken in places with temperatures ranging from 3–18°C, whilst in Van, partly cloudy conditions and temperatures of 6–18°C are forecast.

Cloud cover is expected to increase over time in South-Eastern Anatolia. In the western part of the region and around Mardin, local showers may be accompanied by thunder. Adıyaman, Gaziantep and Kilis are also among the provinces where rainfall is expected.

Temperatures are forecast to range from 14–24°C in Mardin and 17–26°C in Şanlıurfa; there is a chance of thunderstorms in both provinces. In Diyarbakır, where partly cloudy weather is expected, temperatures are forecast to range from 11–25°C, whilst in Siirt they are expected to range from 13–25°C.