Weather in October in Turkey
Thinking about venturing to Turkey this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 159 hours of sunlight anticipated in Istanbul. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Turkey for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Turkey climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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