Weather in October in Turkey
Planning a trip to Turkey this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Turkey in October?
Turkey has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Ardahan at 13°C to warm in Adana at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Adana and 1°C in Ardahan.For specific regional insights in Turkey, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Karaman with an average of 19 mm to heavy rainfall in Hopa with 273 mm.Average sunshine
Istanbul enjoys a balanced 159 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Turkey climate page.
Where to go in Turkey in October
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Turkey, check out our Turkey's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Turkey?
Istanbul
In October Istanbul generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Trabzon
In October Trabzon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Antalya
In October Antalya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Alanya
In October Alanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Side
In October Side generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Turkey.
Is October the best time to visit Turkey?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Turkey with overall perfect weather in Istanbul. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Istanbul. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Turkey.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Turkey? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Turkey.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.