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Amasra weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Amasra at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.0°
Sunshine a year
2,130 h
Rain a year
913 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
14 m

Climate in Amasra

Amasra has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Amasra is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Amasra

The best time to visit Amasra is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is October with 104 mm.

Amasra through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Amasra in spring

Mar – May

27

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Amasra in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9.4 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Amasra in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 16–26 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Amasra in winter

Dec – Feb

7

Poor

  • 10–12 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.6 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Amasra for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

41

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

07:0118:11

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 06:44–07:39 · evening 17:33–18:28
Blue hour
Morning 06:33–06:44 · evening 18:28–18:39

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 Amasra compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low11°7°
Sea21°17°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Amasra in October?

In October, Amasra is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amasra.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:01 – 18:11
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 35 %40 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Amasra

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Amasra: score 97 against 41. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Amasra
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score4197better
Daytime high21°29°
Night-time low10°17°
Sea19.5°24.1°
Sunshine5.2 h9.9 hbetter
Rainy days116better
Rainfall104 mm50 mmbetter
Muggy days0better17

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Amasra month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

6January10° · Sea 9° · 2.2 h

In January, Amasra is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in January
8February11° · Sea 8° · 3.2 h

In February, Amasra is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in February
10March14° · Sea 8° · 4.2 h

In March, Amasra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in March
21April18° · Sea 11° · 6.0 h

In April, Amasra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in April
50May23° · Sea 15° · 7.3 h

In May, Amasra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in May
82June27° · Sea 21° · 8.9 h

In June, Amasra is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in June
97July29° · Sea 24° · 9.9 h

In July, Amasra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in July
97August30° · Sea 25° · 9.4 h

In August, Amasra is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in August
84September26° · Sea 23° · 7.4 h

In September, Amasra is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in September
41October21° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h

In October, Amasra is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in October
14November16° · Sea 16° · 3.8 h

In November, Amasra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in November
7December12° · Sea 12° · 2.4 h

In December, Amasra is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amasra.

Amasra in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Amasra

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 47 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 10°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan610°1°9.3°2.2 h1494
FebruaryFeb811°1°7.9°3.2 h1384
MarchMar1014°3°8.2°4.2 h1485
AprilApr2118°6°10.5°6.0 h1063
MayMay5023°11°15.2°7.3 h956
JuneJun8227°14°20.8°8.9 h966
JulyJul9729°17°24.1°9.9 h650
AugustAug9730°17°25.0°9.4 h648
SeptemberSep8426°13°23.1°7.4 h987
OctoberOct4121°10°19.5°5.2 h11104
NovemberNov1416°5°15.6°3.8 h1078
DecemberDec712°2°12.2°2.4 h1399

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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Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Amasra

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.5°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.3 – 20.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.5°8 in 10 years 18.3° – 20.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Amasra ranges from 7.9 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.9 and 26.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.3°7.8°10.9°cold
FebruaryFeb7.9°6.7°9.3°cold
MarchMar8.2°7.3°9.2°cold
AprilApr10.5°9.5°11.3°cold
MayMay15.2°14.0°16.6°cold
JuneJun20.8°19.6°21.5°refreshing
JulyJul24.1°23.2°25.1°pleasant
AugustAug25.0°23.9°26.1°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.1°22.2°24.1°pleasant
OctoberOct19.5°18.3°20.8°fresh
NovemberNov15.6°13.9°17.5°cold
DecemberDec12.2°10.8°13.4°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Amasra

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,130 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 2.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Amasra, 46 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Amasra: 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.

Per year
913 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Oct · 104 mm
Driest month
Aug · 48 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 104 mm

In October, Amasra has about 11 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Amasra

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Amasra

How breezy and how cloudy Amasra 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 16 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Amasra typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 24 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 70 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Amasra: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Amasra

How often the day gets hot in Amasra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
33 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Amasra has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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

Snow in Amasra

Snow is possible in Amasra, but no month makes it likely: 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 days a year
16 days
Fresh snow a year
57 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Amasra.

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 Amasra

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Amasra 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.

Amasra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    18

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    56

    Fair

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    41

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 2.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 45 min
Distance
2,700 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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Amasra vs Zonguldak

In October Amasra has the better holiday weather (score 41 vs 25). During the day Zonguldak is 1 °C cooler than Amasra. Zonguldak gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Amasra vs Zonguldak, in October
in OctoberAmasraZonguldak
Holiday weather score4125
Daytime high21°20°
Sea20°no sea nearby
Sunshine5 h4 h
Rainy days1110
Best timeJun – SepMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberAmasra 21°Zonguldak 20°
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In October, Amasra ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 26AmasraThis page21°20°41
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Frequently asked questions about Amasra

When is the best time to visit Amasra?

The best time to visit Amasra is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Amasra?

The sea temperature in Amasra ranges from 7.9 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Amasra in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Amasra?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Amasra?

Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is October with 104 mm. The driest month is August with 48 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Amasra get?

Amasra gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Amasra in?

Amasra is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Amasra?

A nonstop flight from London to Amasra takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,700 km.

Which school holidays are best for Amasra?

Amasra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 56, summer holidays 97, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 7.