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Bergama weather & best time to visit

City break

Bergama at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 34°
Sunshine a year
2,680 h
Rain a year
653 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
69 m

Climate in Bergama

Bergama has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Bergama is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bergama

The best time to visit Bergama is from April to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 105 mm of precipitation.

Bergama through the seasons

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

Bergama in spring

Mar – May

85

Excellent

  • 16–27 °C by day
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Bergama in summer

Jun – Aug

60

Good

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • 11.4 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Bergama in autumn

Sep – Nov

82

Excellent

  • 18–30 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Bergama in winter

Dec – Feb

39

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • 3.6 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April – May, 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

89

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:1918:34

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

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

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:03–07:56 · evening 17:58–18:51
Blue hour
Morning 06:53–07:03 · evening 18:51–19:01

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 Bergama compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high27°21°
Night-time low15°11°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Bergama in October?

In October, Bergama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergama.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 15 min07:19 – 18:34
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
33 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Bergama

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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May has the better holiday weather in Bergama: score 97 against 89. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Bergama
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score8997better
Daytime high24°27°
Night-time low13°14°
Sunshine6.6 h9.2 hbetter
Rainy days55
Rainfall61 mm32 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bergama month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

34January11° · 3.5 h

In January, Bergama is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in January
46February13° · 4.3 h

In February, Bergama is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in February
71March16° · 5.9 h

In March, Bergama is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in March
88April21° · 7.5 h

In April, Bergama is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in April
97May27° · 9.2 h

In May, Bergama is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in May
71June32° · 11.1 h

In June, Bergama is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in June
54July34° · 11.9 h

In July, Bergama is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in July
54August34° · 11.2 h

In August, Bergama is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in August
81September30° · 9.0 h

In September, Bergama is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in September
89October24° · 6.6 h

In October, Bergama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in October
76November18° · 4.5 h

In November, Bergama is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama in November
37December13° · 3.1 h

In December, Bergama is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bergama.

Bergama 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 Bergama

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°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 24°Night 13°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3411°4°3.5 h11105
FebruaryFeb4613°4°4.3 h1089
MarchMar7116°6°5.9 h971
AprilApr8821°9°7.5 h754
MayMay9727°14°9.2 h532
JuneJun7132°18°11.1 h317
JulyJul5434°21°11.9 h12
AugustAug5434°21°11.2 h13
SeptemberSep8130°17°9.0 h323
OctoberOct8924°13°6.6 h561
NovemberNov7618°8°4.5 h892
DecemberDec3713°5°3.1 h12104

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 Bergama

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

Per year
2,680 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bergama, 59 % 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 Bergama: 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
653 mm on 75 days
Wettest month
Jan · 105 mm
Driest month
Jul · 2 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 61 mm

In October, Bergama has about 5 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bergama

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 10).

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 Bergama

How breezy and how cloudy Bergama 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 21 km/h
Calmest month
May · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Bergama typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
34 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 5 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 33 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Bergama: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Bergama

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

Hot days a year
103 days
Hottest month
Jul · 34 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Bergama has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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

Planning a trip to Bergama

Weather for your travel dates

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

Bergama 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.

Bergama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    83

    Excellent

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    54

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 11.4 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    89

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    36

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 35 min
Distance
2,540 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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Bergama vs Ayvalık

In October the holiday weather in Bergama and Ayvalık is about equally good (score 89 vs 86). During the day Ayvalık is 1 °C cooler than Bergama. Ayvalık gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Bergama vs Ayvalık, in October
in OctoberBergamaAyvalık
Holiday weather score8986
Daytime high24°23°
Seano sea nearby20°
Sunshine7 h6 h
Rainy days56
Best timeApr – May, OctMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberBergama 24°Ayvalık 23°
BergamaAyvalık
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Ranking

Turkey in October: the best places

In October, Bergama ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Manisa25°92
  3. 3İzmir24°21°92
  4. 4Sardis25°92
  5. 5Pamukkale26°92
  6. 6Denizli25°92
  7. 7Alaşehir25°91
  8. 8Aydın27°91
  9. 10BergamaThis page24°89
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Bergama's – good alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions about Bergama

When is the best time to visit Bergama?

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

What is the warmest month in Bergama?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Bergama?

The wettest month is January with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bergama get?

Bergama gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Bergama in?

Bergama is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Bergama?

A nonstop flight from London to Bergama takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,540 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bergama?

Bergama has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 92, summer holidays 54, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 36.