AI-generatedAhlat at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 559 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,708 m
Climate in Ahlat
Ahlat has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Ahlat is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ahlat
The best time to visit Ahlat is in June and in September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is April with 94 mm of precipitation.
Ahlat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ahlat in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–18 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Ahlat in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–29 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Ahlat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Ahlat in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:1817:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:54 · evening 16:57–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:02 · evening 17:50–18:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ahlat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Ahlat in October?
In October, Ahlat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahlat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min06:18 – 17:33
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Ahlat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Ahlat: score 100 against 84. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 14 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ahlat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January2° · 3.7 h
In January, Ahlat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in January23February2° · 4.4 h
In February, Ahlat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in February17March6° · 5.0 h
In March, Ahlat is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in March43April12° · 6.0 h
In April, Ahlat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 94 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in April71May18° · 7.9 h
In May, Ahlat is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in May96June24° · 10.4 h
In June, Ahlat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in June74July29° · 10.9 h
In July, Ahlat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in July70August29° · 10.2 h
In August, Ahlat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in August100September24° · 9.2 h
In September, Ahlat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in September84October17° · 6.5 h
In October, Ahlat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in October49November10° · 4.9 h
In November, Ahlat is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in November21December4° · 3.2 h
In December, Ahlat is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ahlat.
Ahlat in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ahlat
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 2° | −5° | 3.7 h | 9 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 2° | −5° | 4.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 6° | −2° | 5.0 h | 14 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 3° | 6.0 h | 16 | 94 |
| MayMay | 71 | 18° | 8° | 7.9 h | 16 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 24° | 12° | 10.4 h | 6 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 29° | 16° | 10.9 h | 3 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 29° | 16° | 10.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 24° | 12° | 9.2 h | 3 | 14 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 17° | 7° | 6.5 h | 8 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 10° | 1° | 4.9 h | 6 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 4° | −3° | 3.2 h | 8 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ahlat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ahlat, 58 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ahlat: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ahlat has about 8 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ahlat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ahlat
How breezy and how cloudy Ahlat is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ahlat typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Ahlat: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Ahlat
How often the day gets hot in Ahlat (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ahlat has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Ahlat
When Ahlat is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ahlat.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ahlat
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Ahlat in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ahlat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 50 min
- Distance
- 3,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Turkey
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Language
- Turkish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +90
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ahlat vs Bitlis
In October the holiday weather in Ahlat and Bitlis is about equally good (score 84 vs 85). During the day Bitlis is 2 °C warmer than Ahlat.
| in October | Ahlat | Bitlis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep | Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Ahlat
When is the best time to visit Ahlat?
The best time to visit Ahlat is in June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ahlat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Ahlat?
The wettest month is April with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ahlat get?
Ahlat gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ahlat in?
Ahlat is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ahlat?
A nonstop flight from London to Ahlat takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ahlat?
Ahlat has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 76, summer holidays 71, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 22.