Eskişehir
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Eskişehir month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Eskişehir are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and May the wettest (about 60 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | -2.9 | 50 | 6.3 |
| February | 9.0 | -1.4 | 36 | 7.0 |
| March | 12.6 | 0.8 | 46 | 8.5 |
| April | 18.1 | 4.7 | 40 | 10.0 |
| May | 21.9 | 8.8 | 60 | 11.5 |
| June | 26.3 | 13.1 | 37 | 12.9 |
| July | 30.3 | 15.4 | 12 | 13.6 |
| August | 30.8 | 16.0 | 12 | 12.6 |
| September | 26.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.2 |
| October | 19.9 | 7.4 | 21 | 9.1 |
| November | 13.9 | 2.5 | 33 | 7.6 |
| December | 8.1 | -0.5 | 47 | 6.1 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Eskişehir
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Previously
- Documented history · 1000
The city was founded by the Phrygians around 1000 BC, although it has been estimated that the site could be older.
- Documented history · 1097
In 1097, it was the site of the significant Battle of Dorylaeum of the First Crusade, in which the Crusaders defeated the Seljuk Turkish sultan Kilij Arslan I.
- Documented history · 1867
From 1867-1922, Eskişehir was part of the Hüdavendigâr vilayet.
- Documented history · 1921
In 1921, it was captured by the invading Greek Army.
- Battle of Dorylaeum
In 1097, Eskişehir was the site of the significant Battle of Dorylaeum during the First Crusade.
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- Eskişehir
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- Governor of Eskişehir - Wikipedia
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- Eskişehir İl ve İlçe Başkanları - Anahtar Parti
- Yılmaz Büyükerşen - Wikipedia
- Erdinç Yılmaz - Protokol Management System
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- Famous People from Eskişehir, Türkiye | 9 Notable People ...
- Famous People Born in Eskişehir - Full Biographies List
- List of People from Eskişehir - FamousFix List
- Category:People from Eskişehir - Wikipedia
- Celebrities Born in Eskişehir - Celebrity Birthdays
- List of People from Eskişehir Province - FamousFix List
- Yılmaz Büyükerşen - Notable People
- Eskişehir History | The Türkiye Guide
- History Of Eskişehir - Eskişehir Odunpazari Municipality
- Eskişehir | Ottoman Empire, Mustafa Kemal, Anatolia | Britannica
- Eskişehir - Vikipedi
- Tarihçe - eskisehir.gov.tr
- Eskişehir’s history and introducing - ktb.gov.tr
- What to See & Do in Eskişehir, Turkey
- Top 15 Things to Do in Eskisehir, Türkiye - Eskisehir Attractions
- Eskişehir Province - Wikipedia
- Wikidata structured records for Eskişehir
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01 · OverviewEskişehir, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Eskişehir took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Eskişehir
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Eskişehir
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Eskişehir
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Eskişehir
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01 · Q&AWhere is Eskişehir located and what are its coordinates?
Eskişehir is situated in Turkey at geographic coordinates 39.7767, 30.5206, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Eskişehir?
Eskişehir has a recorded population of approximately 921,630 and observes the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Eskişehir?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Eskişehir include TR-TR, KU, DIQ, AZ, AV, with TRY used for local transactions.
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