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Bozcaada weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Bozcaada at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.5°
Sunshine a year
2,500 h
Rain a year
558 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Bozcaada

Bozcaada has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Bozcaada is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bozcaada

The best time to visit Bozcaada is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is December with 90 mm of precipitation.

Bozcaada through the seasons

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

Bozcaada in spring

Mar – May

36

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Bozcaada in summer

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Bozcaada in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Bozcaada in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bozcaada 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

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

07:2518:38

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 07:08–08:01 · evening 18:02–18:55
Blue hour
Morning 06:57–07:08 · evening 18:55–19:05

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 Bozcaada compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low17°13°
Sea21°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Bozcaada in October?

In October, Bozcaada is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:25 – 18:38
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 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 snow
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
  • Seaweight 25 %39 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %91 %

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

Compare two months in Bozcaada

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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August has the better holiday weather in Bozcaada: score 98 against 46. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Bozcaada
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score4698better
Daytime high21°28°
Night-time low15°21°
Sea19.7°23.5°
Sunshine5.8 h10.6 hbetter
Rainy days51better
Rainfall56 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days1better6

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bozcaada month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

12January11° · Sea 15° · 3.0 h

In January, Bozcaada is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in January
18February12° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h

In February, Bozcaada is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in February
21March14° · Sea 14° · 5.4 h

In March, Bozcaada is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in March
29April17° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h

In April, Bozcaada is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in April
59May22° · Sea 18° · 9.0 h

In May, Bozcaada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in May
90June26° · Sea 21° · 10.6 h

In June, Bozcaada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in June
97July27° · Sea 23° · 11.3 h

In July, Bozcaada is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in July
98August28° · Sea 24° · 10.6 h

In August, Bozcaada is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in August
90September25° · Sea 22° · 8.4 h

In September, Bozcaada is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in September
46October21° · Sea 20° · 5.8 h

In October, Bozcaada is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in October
20November16° · Sea 18° · 3.9 h

In November, Bozcaada is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada in November
11December13° · Sea 16° · 2.7 h

In December, Bozcaada is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bozcaada.

Bozcaada 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 Bozcaada

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°

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (6°), 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) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1211°6°14.5°3.0 h1081
FebruaryFeb1812°7°14.0°4.2 h875
MarchMar2114°8°14.1°5.4 h963
AprilApr2917°11°15.0°7.2 h751
MayMay5922°15°17.8°9.0 h527
JuneJun9026°19°21.3°10.6 h313
JulyJul9727°21°23.2°11.3 h15
AugustAug9828°21°23.5°10.6 h14
SeptemberSep9025°19°22.1°8.4 h325
OctoberOct4621°15°19.7°5.8 h556
NovemberNov2016°12°17.5°3.9 h867
DecemberDec1113°8°15.9°2.7 h1090

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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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bozcaada

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

Sea in October19.7°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.5 – 20.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.7°8 in 10 years 18.5° – 20.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bozcaada ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 23.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From November to March 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 22.5 and 24.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.5°13.4°15.8°cold
FebruaryFeb14.0°13.2°14.6°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.5°14.7°cold
AprilApr15.0°14.2°15.8°cold
MayMay17.8°16.9°18.7°fresh
JuneJun21.3°20.6°22.2°refreshing
JulyJul23.2°22.4°24.0°pleasant
AugustAug23.5°22.5°24.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.1°21.2°23.1°refreshing
OctoberOct19.7°18.5°20.7°fresh
NovemberNov17.5°16.3°18.6°fresh
DecemberDec15.9°14.9°17.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bozcaada

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

Per year
2,500 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bozcaada, 52 % 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 Bozcaada: 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
558 mm on 70 days
Wettest month
Dec · 90 mm
Driest month
Aug · 4 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 56 mm

In October, Bozcaada has about 5 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Bozcaada

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 35 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 75 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 Bozcaada

How breezy and how cloudy Bozcaada 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
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 25 km/h
Calmest month
May · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bozcaada typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
37 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 8 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 37 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Bozcaada: mostly sunny, with about 5.8 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 Bozcaada

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

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °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, Bozcaada 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

Planning a trip to Bozcaada

Weather for your travel dates

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

Bozcaada 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.

Bozcaada has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    65

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 2.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 25 min
Distance
2,410 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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Bozcaada vs Imbros

In October the holiday weather in Bozcaada and Imbros is about equally good (score 46 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Imbros as in Bozcaada. The sea is about equally warm.

Bozcaada vs Imbros, in October
in OctoberBozcaadaImbros
Holiday weather score4647
Daytime high21°21°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days55
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberBozcaada 21°Imbros 21°
BozcaadaImbros
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Ranking

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In October, Bozcaada ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 27BozcaadaThis page21°20°46
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Frequently asked questions about Bozcaada

When is the best time to visit Bozcaada?

The best time to visit Bozcaada 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 Bozcaada?

The sea temperature in Bozcaada ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 23.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Bozcaada in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Bozcaada?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Bozcaada?

The wettest month is December with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 4 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bozcaada get?

Bozcaada gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Bozcaada in?

Bozcaada is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Bozcaada?

A nonstop flight from London to Bozcaada takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,410 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bozcaada?

Bozcaada has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 65, summer holidays 98, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 12.