General Directorate of Meteorology (MGM) published the updated weather forecast report covering 25-29 May 2026. According to the announced data, thunderstorms are expected to be effective throughout Türkiye during Eid al-Adha. It was reported that heavy rainfall may be seen in places, especially in Central Anatolia, the Black Sea, the inner parts of the Mediterranean and Eastern Anatolia. While meteorological maps show that the rainy system has spread over a wide area across the country as of May 25, experts stated that citizens should follow the current forecasts during their holiday trips.
Monday, May 25: Rain Will Continue in the Central and Eastern Regions On the first day of the week, heavy rains are expected to be effective in the northern parts of Central Anatolia, Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia. In the western regions, partly cloudy weather will be observed. Expected temperature values in some provinces are as follows: Province Lowest / Highest Izmir 18°C / 25°C Antalya 16°C / 26°C Ankara 12°C / 21°C Trabzon 16°C / 20°C Van 9°C / 23°C Strong Shower Warning on the Eve of Eid.
Very cloudy weather is expected in most of the country on Tuesday, May 26, on the eve of Eid al-Adha. According to the maps published by MGM, local heavy showers may be seen in the Southern and Central Aegean, the Mediterranean Region, the southern parts of Central Anatolia, the Central and Eastern Black Sea and the north of Eastern Anatolia. According to forecasts: The temperature will be around 24 degrees in Istanbul, 27 degrees in Izmir and 28 degrees in Antalya.
Temperatures are expected to remain lower in the eastern provinces. Rainy System Will Increase Its Effect on the First Day of Eid. According to meteorological evaluations, on the first day of Eid al-Adha, rainy weather will be effective in the east of Marmara, Central Anatolia, the Mediterranean, the inner parts of the Black Sea and the Southern and Inner Aegean. It has been reported that short-term showers may be seen in some regions during the Eid prayer hours.
Thunderstorms Are Expected Across Türkiye on the Second Day of the Eid, Thursday, May 28. On the second day of the Eid, thunderstorms are expected in most of Turkey, except for the Southern Aegean coasts and the southernmost parts of Southeastern Anatolia. It was predicted that rainfall would continue intermittently throughout the day, especially in Central Anatolia, the Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia. Friday, May 29 According to the meteorological maps, the showers will continue their effect on the third day of the holiday.
Thunderstorms will be seen in significant parts of Marmara, Central Anatolia, Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia. Precipitation is expected to be more limited in the Aegean coasts and the southern parts of Southeastern Anatolia. Eid Weather in Three Metropolitan Cities City Expected Weather Temperature Istanbul Partly cloudy, showers in the following days 21-24°C Ankara Intermittent showers 20-23°C Izmir Partly cloudy, low chance of precipitation 25-28°C Weather Summary by Regions Expected Weather Region Marmara Scattered showers Aegean Rain transitions in the inner parts Mediterranean Thunderstorms Central Anatolia Local heavy rainfall Black Sea Intermittent heavy rain Eastern Anatolia Possibility of heavy rain Southeastern Anatolia Rain in northern parts Holiday Warning from Meteorology General Directorate of Meteorology announced that it is necessary to be careful against sudden floods, short-term strong winds and possible disruptions in transportation in regions where thunderstorms are expected.
Authorities recommended that citizens, especially those who will go on a holiday trip, follow the current meteorological evaluations.
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