πΉπ· Turkey travel essentials
Everything you need to plan a trip to Turkey β climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type F, Type C
Best months
May, Sep, Jun
Avg high 22Β°C Β· 6 rain days
Cities covered
3
1 with full climate data
Top cities in Turkey
Local style + dress code
Istanbul is mostly casual but cover shoulders + knees for mosques (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye). Women carry a scarf. Old City cobblestoned + hilly.
Dress code: casual conservative
Public holidays in Turkey
Plan around national holidays β many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.
Money & currency
The Turkish Lira (TRY, symbol βΊ) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.
What to pack
Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Turkey's dress code.