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Bayburt weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Bayburt at a glance

Best time
Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Sunshine a year
2,120 h
Rain a year
511 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
1,564 m

Climate in Bayburt

Bayburt 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 0 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Bayburt is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bayburt

The best time to visit Bayburt is in June and from September to October. 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 75 mm of precipitation.

Bayburt through the seasons

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

Bayburt in spring

Mar – May

48

Fair

  • 7–19 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Bayburt in summer

Jun – Aug

77

Good

  • 24–29 °C by day
  • 8.6 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Bayburt in autumn

Sep – Nov

73

Good

  • 9–25 °C by day
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Bayburt in winter

Dec – Feb

21

Poor

  • 0–2 °C by day
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

May – Jun, Sep – Oct

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

82

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

06:2817:41

Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:12–07:05 · evening 17:04–17:58
Blue hour
Morning 06:01–06:12 · evening 17:58–18:08

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 Bayburt 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°13°
Night-time low6°1°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Bayburt in October?

In October, Bayburt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bayburt.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min06:28 – 17:41
UV index
4 · 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
52 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %

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 Bayburt

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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September has the better holiday weather in Bayburt: score 92 against 82. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Bayburt
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8292better
Daytime high18°25°
Night-time low4°8°
Sunshine5.7 h7.2 hbetter
Rainy days75better
Rainfall37 mm21 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bayburt month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

19January0° · 3.1 h

In January, Bayburt is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in January
23February2° · 4.1 h

In February, Bayburt is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in February
22March7° · 4.6 h

In March, Bayburt is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in March
55April14° · 5.5 h

In April, Bayburt is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 75 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in April
67May19° · 6.6 h

In May, Bayburt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in May
85June24° · 8.4 h

In June, Bayburt is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 38 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in June
75July28° · 9.0 h

In July, Bayburt is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in July
70August29° · 8.5 h

In August, Bayburt is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in August
92September25° · 7.2 h

In September, Bayburt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in September
82October18° · 5.7 h

In October, Bayburt is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in October
44November9° · 4.1 h

In November, Bayburt is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in November
21December2° · 2.7 h

In December, Bayburt is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bayburt.

Bayburt in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bayburt

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°

ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 18°Night 4°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan190°−9°3.1 h943
FebruaryFeb232°−9°4.1 h941
MarchMar227°−3°4.6 h1366
AprilApr5514°2°5.5 h1575
MayMay6719°6°6.6 h1672
JuneJun8524°9°8.4 h1038
JulyJul7528°12°9.0 h621
AugustAug7029°12°8.5 h414
SeptemberSep9225°8°7.2 h521
OctoberOct8218°4°5.7 h737
NovemberNov449°−2°4.1 h744
DecemberDec212°−7°2.7 h840

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 Bayburt

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

Per year
2,120 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 51 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bayburt, 51 % 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 Bayburt: 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
511 mm on 108 days
Wettest month
Apr · 75 mm
Driest month
Aug · 14 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 37 mm

In October, Bayburt has about 7 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bayburt

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 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 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 Bayburt

How breezy and how cloudy Bayburt 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Bayburt 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.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 70 %
OctoberCloud cover 52 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Bayburt: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Bayburt

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

Hot days a year
28 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °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 18 °C

In October, Bayburt has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Bayburt

When Bayburt 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 days a year
43 days
Fresh snow a year
173 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 5 cmChance of snow 15 / 100

In October, Bayburt has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.

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 Bayburt

Weather for your travel dates

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

Bayburt 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.

Bayburt has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    45

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • 2.9 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 30 min
Distance
3,340 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.

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Bayburt vs Erzincan

In October the holiday weather in Bayburt and Erzincan is about equally good (score 82 vs 84). During the day Erzincan is 3 °C warmer than Bayburt.

Bayburt vs Erzincan, in October
in OctoberBayburtErzincan
Holiday weather score8284
Daytime high18°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun, Sep – OctJun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberBayburt 18°Erzincan 21°
BayburtErzincan
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Ranking

Turkey in October: the best places

In October, Bayburt ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Kahramanmaraş27°93
  3. 3Diyarbakır26°92
  4. 4Adıyaman27°92
  5. 5Hasankeyf27°91
  6. 6Mardin24°90
  7. 7Midyat26°88
  8. 8Batman28°87
  9. 18BayburtThis page18°82
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Frequently asked questions about Bayburt

When is the best time to visit Bayburt?

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

What is the warmest month in Bayburt?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.

When does it rain most in Bayburt?

The wettest month is April with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 14 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bayburt get?

Bayburt gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Bayburt in?

Bayburt is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Bayburt?

A nonstop flight from London to Bayburt takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,340 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bayburt?

Bayburt has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 71, summer holidays 72, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 20.