Today there is an increased demand for Turkish real estate from foreign buyers. Far-sighted investors focus on the advantages of the Turkish housing market, the main of which are: favorable prospects for the economic development of the country, the opportunity to make money on rental and resale, loyal conditions for obtaining a residence permit and moving to permanent residence.
For investors, purchasing property abroad – a serious step associated with real investment risks. Without precise formation of goals, assessment of the reliability of investments, a proven approach to the search for an object and its characteristics, and the purchase procedure, it will not be possible to conclude a profitable deal.
Our clients interested in Turkish apartments have a number of questions related to living in a resort country. One of these questions concerns what heating is like in Turkey in winter and, in particular, in popular Mediterranean resorts. The topic is really relevant on the eve of the cold season, so we decided to devote our latest expert review to it.
Content of the article:
Winter in Turkey
Türkiye is located in the Balkans and the Anatolian Peninsula, washed by four seas. Climatic conditions vary significantly depending on the region of the country:
- coastal areas of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Seas – Mediterranean climate;
- Black Sea coast – moderately sea;
- most of the state – continental;
- at an altitude of more than 900–1000 meters above sea level – mountain climate
There are regions where it is hot and sunny in the summer, and in the winter months it often rains and cool winds blow. At the same time, in the north in winter precipitation falls in the form of snow – quite normal. In short, the weather in Istanbul and Ankara is significantly different from the weather in Antalya and Alanya.
Is it cold in Turkey in winter? To figure it out, let's look at the weather by month:
December
The first month of winter – favorable time for relaxation at the ski resorts of Uludag, Palandoken, Sarykamysh and others. During the day it is quite warm in the mountains, the thermometer does not fall below +2…-1°C, at night it can get colder to -10°C.
On the Mediterranean coast the average air temperature is +15°C. There are storms at sea, and it rains quite often.
January
In most of Turkey in January, the average temperature is about +12…+15°C during the day and +7…+8°C at night. As a rule, this is the coolest month of the year.
In Mediterranean resorts the air warms up to +14…+15°C. The water in the sea is cool, swimming is not recommended.
February
The average temperature in Turkey in winter, in February, is about +12…+13°C during the day and +3…+4°C at night. Sea water is about +14…+17°C. At the beginning of the month, there is an increase in air humidity, a significant amount of precipitation falls, and a cool wind blows. At the end of February, the rains fall less and less, and are replaced by sunny, fine days.
Heating options in Turkey
Considering pros and cons of living in Turkey, many foreigners, quite rightly, pay special attention to apartment heating . After all, it’s one thing – relaxing in your apartment several times a year, and completely different – come to the eastern state for the winter.
Is there heating in Turkey? Undoubtedly. However, centralized heating of apartment buildings, usual for most countries of the former CIS, is absent in many Turkish regions.
A modern and cozy one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Alanya—a location that perfectly blends urban comfort and resort lifestyle. Situated just 300 meters from the sea and 50 meters from the city center, it's ideal for living, vacationing, and renting.
1+1
56 m²
10539
A comfortable and bright 2+1 apartment in the heart of Alanya, a location where everything you need is within walking distance and convenient for everyday living.
2+1
110 m²
10538
A spacious and bright 3+1 apartment in one of Alanya's most prestigious and green districts, Kargicak, prized for its tranquility, panoramic views, and high-quality construction.
3+1
145 m²
10537
A bright and functional 1+1 apartment in a new residential complex built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district—a convenient and sought-after location for both living and renting.
1+1
55 m²
10536
Mahmutlar district, duplex 4+1, 135 m², floors 11–12, building of 2024, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, three balconies with sea views, new residential complex with infrastructure.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10535
Mahmutlar district, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², 4th floor, 2022 building, 1500 m to the sea, 1000 m to the center, balcony with views of the surrounding area and partial sea view, residential complex with resort infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10534
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 3rd floor, building built in 2022, 3500 m to the sea, 2500 m to the center, balcony overlooking the surrounding area, residential complex with developed infrastructure.
1+1
50 m²
10533
Oba district, penthouse 2+1, 180 m², 4th floor, building of 2012, 3000 m to the sea, 1750 m to the center, two balconies, complex with a swimming pool and green area.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
180 m²
10532
Oba district, 2+1 apartment, 115 m², 1st floor, 2014 building, 1200 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, two balconies, residence permit is suitable, complex with a swimming pool and fitness center.
2+1
115 m²
10531
Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartment, 140 m², in a building built in 2000, 5th floor, first line, 50 m to the district center.
3+1
140 m²
10530
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 48 m², 2nd floor, 2012 building, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, balcony with a view of the surrounding area, complex with a swimming pool.
1+1
48 m²
10529
Tosmur district, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 6th floor, 2011 building, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, two balconies, view of the fortress, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
110 m²
10528
Oba district, duplex 2+1, 120 m², 5th floor, 2016 building, 1000 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, balconies overlooking the infrastructure and surroundings, resort-level complex.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10527
Tosmur district, furnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, second floor, 700 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10525
Район Оба, квартира 1+1 площадью 55 м² в комплексе сентября 2024 года постройки, первый этаж, без мебели, до моря 2000 м, до центра района 350 м.
1+1
55 m²
10524
Район Джикджилли, квартира 2+1 площадью 100 м² в жилом комплексе 2013 года постройки, 1 этаж, до моря 700 м, до центра 150 м, подходит для оформления ВНЖ.
2+1
100 m²
10523
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 60 m², in a complex built in 2014, 2nd floor, 900 m to the sea, 300 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10522
Район Тюрклер, меблированная отдельная вилла 4+2 площадью 250 м² после реновации, год постройки 2000, собственный участок 750 м², до моря 800 м, до центра района 800 м.
4+2
250 m²
10521
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, 3rd floor, unfurnished, 1800 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10520
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, first floor, unfurnished, 1750 m to the sea, 500 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10519
Real estate in Alanya, Antalya, Mersin and other resort cities are heated in several ways :
- Centralized heat supply. Central heating is available, for example, in some houses in Antalya and Mersin. Several apartment buildings, united into a residential complex by a common infrastructure or “site,” are connected to the boiler room. Natural gas and coal are used to heat buildings.
- Air conditioning. Heating in Turkey in winter using air conditioners – the most common way to quickly heat rooms. Literally all apartments in new residential complexes from the developer are delivered with high-quality split systems, which effectively help maintain a comfortable temperature in summer and winter. The main advantages of high-quality air conditioning systems are their efficiency, safety, ease of installation and use. Disadvantage – increased monthly electricity costs.
- Electric batteries. Installation of electric batteries – a good way to heat small apartments in winter. The convenience lies in the fact that, if desired, you can create a comfortable temperature in each individual room and at a certain period of time. For example, turn on heating appliances in the first half of the day in the living room and kitchen, and in the second - in the bedroom and children's room. Some owners supplement wall-mounted electric radiators with UFO-type heaters to heat certain areas of the living space.
- Installation of individual gas and electric boilers. To install the equipment, you will need a separate room, such as a storage room, or part of a terrace. The operation of the boiler can be adjusted depending on the desired temperature in the apartment. In some cases, owners agree and purchase one powerful boiler for several apartments or an entire floor.
When choosing real estate, we advise you to focus not only on how houses are heated in Turkey, but also on the quality of double-glazed windows, finishing, waterproofing, as well as what construction technologies were used in the construction of the building.
When choosing an object among the secondary ones, evaluate the air conditioning and ventilation systems. If regular cleaning and repair of HVAC equipment is not enough, consider purchasing new air conditioners. In practice, modern equipment not only works more efficiently, but also more economically.
When purchasing apartments from a construction company at the start of sales, agree in advance on the installation of heated floors in the premises. This heating method is today recognized by many experts as the most comfortable and financially profitable.
Summary
Turkish winter – a wonderful time of year when you can enjoy pleasant walks along the embankment under the gentle sun, explore natural and historical attractions without queuing for tickets, go shopping in multi-brand shopping centers and boutiques, taste the best dishes of traditional Turkish cuisine in restaurants, go skiing for bright emotions resort. To ensure that wintering in Turkey brings you only positive emotions, it is important to choose the right apartment by the sea and an effective way to heat it in advance. Contact Point Property and we will help you purchase an apartment where you will be comfortable living not only in summer, but also in winter.
A modern and cozy one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Alanya—a location that perfectly blends urban comfort and resort lifestyle. Situated just 300 meters from the sea and 50 meters from the city center, it's ideal for living, vacationing, and renting.
1+1
56 m²
10539
A comfortable and bright 2+1 apartment in the heart of Alanya, a location where everything you need is within walking distance and convenient for everyday living.
2+1
110 m²
10538
A spacious and bright 3+1 apartment in one of Alanya's most prestigious and green districts, Kargicak, prized for its tranquility, panoramic views, and high-quality construction.
3+1
145 m²
10537
A bright and functional 1+1 apartment in a new residential complex built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district—a convenient and sought-after location for both living and renting.
1+1
55 m²
10536
Mahmutlar district, duplex 4+1, 135 m², floors 11–12, building of 2024, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, three balconies with sea views, new residential complex with infrastructure.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10535
Mahmutlar district, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², 4th floor, 2022 building, 1500 m to the sea, 1000 m to the center, balcony with views of the surrounding area and partial sea view, residential complex with resort infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10534
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 3rd floor, building built in 2022, 3500 m to the sea, 2500 m to the center, balcony overlooking the surrounding area, residential complex with developed infrastructure.
1+1
50 m²
10533
Oba district, penthouse 2+1, 180 m², 4th floor, building of 2012, 3000 m to the sea, 1750 m to the center, two balconies, complex with a swimming pool and green area.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
180 m²
10532
Oba district, 2+1 apartment, 115 m², 1st floor, 2014 building, 1200 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, two balconies, residence permit is suitable, complex with a swimming pool and fitness center.
2+1
115 m²
10531
Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartment, 140 m², in a building built in 2000, 5th floor, first line, 50 m to the district center.
3+1
140 m²
10530
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 48 m², 2nd floor, 2012 building, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, balcony with a view of the surrounding area, complex with a swimming pool.
1+1
48 m²
10529
Tosmur district, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 6th floor, 2011 building, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, two balconies, view of the fortress, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
110 m²
10528
Oba district, duplex 2+1, 120 m², 5th floor, 2016 building, 1000 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, balconies overlooking the infrastructure and surroundings, resort-level complex.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10527
Tosmur district, furnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, second floor, 700 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10525
Район Оба, квартира 1+1 площадью 55 м² в комплексе сентября 2024 года постройки, первый этаж, без мебели, до моря 2000 м, до центра района 350 м.
1+1
55 m²
10524
Район Джикджилли, квартира 2+1 площадью 100 м² в жилом комплексе 2013 года постройки, 1 этаж, до моря 700 м, до центра 150 м, подходит для оформления ВНЖ.
2+1
100 m²
10523
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 60 m², in a complex built in 2014, 2nd floor, 900 m to the sea, 300 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10522
Район Тюрклер, меблированная отдельная вилла 4+2 площадью 250 м² после реновации, год постройки 2000, собственный участок 750 м², до моря 800 м, до центра района 800 м.
4+2
250 m²
10521
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, 3rd floor, unfurnished, 1800 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10520
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, first floor, unfurnished, 1750 m to the sea, 500 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10519
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property – a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for transactions with residential and commercial real estate in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking their legal purity, support during the re-registration of ownership.
