February sits in the quiet shoulder before spring. Storms still roll through the Dardanelles, but they are broken by bright, sharp days that show the peninsula at its most photogenic.
With ANZAC Day still two months away, you get the battlefields almost entirely to yourself.
February weather on the peninsula
Highs hover around 9-12C with cold nights and changeable skies. Carry a windproof shell and waterproof footwear for the muddy trench paths.
Clear February light is excellent for photography along ANZAC Cove and the Sphinx ridge.
Why late winter suits reflective visits
With no crowds, guides can take their time at each cemetery and you can linger at headstones without interruption.
Private and small-group day tours from Istanbul run throughout February.
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