Konya, Turkey: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Konya, Turkey? If you're planning to go to Konya, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Konya, Turkey

Based on the climate and weather in Konya, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Konya, Turkey

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Konya, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Konya, Turkey by month

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January

If you are traveling to Konya in January, you will notice that it is very cold. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Konya can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 10 F (10+ below zero C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you vacation in Konya during April, you might notice that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Konya is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you are traveling to Konya in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Konya is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Konya during August, you may see that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally around 30 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October here can be chilly. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you vacation in Konya during November, you will probably see that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Konya can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are planning to visit the must-see Iplikçi Mosque, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who may enter the building; it is best to check with the Konya tourism authority.

If you go to the Mevlana Museum/Mausoleum of Rumi, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Konya, Turkey

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Konya.

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