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Çeşme

Sun, sea & sand

Çeşme at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.8°
Sunshine a year
2,870 h
Rain a year
613 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Çeşme

Çeşme has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Çeşme is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

62

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:2218:38

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

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

What is the weather like in Çeşme in October?

In October, Çeşme is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Çeşme.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 16 min07:22 – 18:38
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
26 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
29 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Istanbul

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %42 %
  • Seaweight 25 %57 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Çeşme

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

Sea in October21.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.0°8 in 10 years 19.9° – 21.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Çeşme ranges from 15.9 °C in March to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 22.8 and 25.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.6°15.6°17.9°cold
FebruaryFeb16.0°15.1°16.6°cold
MarchMar15.9°15.2°16.5°cold
AprilApr16.6°15.8°17.1°cold
MayMay18.8°18.1°19.4°fresh
JuneJun21.8°21.2°22.6°refreshing
JulyJul23.2°22.3°24.1°pleasant
AugustAug23.8°22.8°25.0°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.8°21.6°23.8°refreshing
OctoberOct21.0°19.9°21.9°refreshing
NovemberNov19.0°17.9°20.0°fresh
DecemberDec17.7°17.1°18.7°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Çeşme

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

Per year
2,870 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 65 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Çeşme, 65 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Çeşme

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 it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Çeşme: 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
613 mm on 67 days
Wettest month
Dec · 133 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 45 mm

In October, Çeşme has about 5 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 17°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1113°9°16.6°3.8 h12121
FebruaryFeb1813°9°16.0°5.0 h1092
MarchMar2615°10°15.9°6.5 h866
AprilApr3518°13°16.6°8.2 h637
MayMay6923°17°18.8°9.9 h313
JuneJun9227°21°21.8°11.6 h14
JulyJul9730°23°23.2°12.2 h00
AugustAug9930°23°23.8°11.5 h01
SeptemberSep9626°21°22.8°9.4 h217
OctoberOct6222°17°21.0°7.3 h545
NovemberNov2818°14°19.0°5.1 h885
DecemberDec1314°11°17.7°3.5 h12133

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)

38.33° N, 26.31° E · 9 m · Europe/Istanbul

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Çeşme

The best time to visit Çeşme is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is most frequent in January; the wettest month is December with 133 mm.

Çeşme through the seasons

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

Çeşme in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

  • 15–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Çeşme in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

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

Çeşme in autumn

Sep – Nov

62

Good

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Çeşme in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – 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

Jan

12 or more rainy days

Çeşme month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January13° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In January, Çeşme is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in January
18February13° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In February, Çeşme is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in February
26March15° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In March, Çeşme is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in March
35April18° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In April, Çeşme is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in April
69May23° · Sea 19° · 10 h

In May, Çeşme is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in May
92June27° · Sea 22° · 12 h

In June, Çeşme is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in June
97July30° · Sea 23° · 12 h

In July, Çeşme is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in July
99August30° · Sea 24° · 12 h

In August, Çeşme is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. 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 Çeşme.

Çeşme in August
96September26° · Sea 23° · 9 h

In September, Çeşme is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in September
62October22° · Sea 21° · 7 h

In October, Çeşme is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 45 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in October
28November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Çeşme is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in November
13December14° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In December, Çeşme is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 133 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Çeşme.

Çeşme in December
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Çeşme vs. Kuşadası

In October Kuşadası has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs. 62). During the day Kuşadası is 2 °C warmer than Çeşme. The sea is about equally warm. Kuşadası gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Çeşme vs. Kuşadası, in October
in OctoberÇeşmeKuşadası
Holiday score6280
Daytime high22°24°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h8 h
Rainy days55
Best timeJun – SepMay – Jun, Sep

Through the year

OctoberÇeşme 22°Kuşadası 24°
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Ranking

Turkey in October: the best places

In October, Çeşme ranks 12 of 12 destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Alanya24°26°94
  4. 4Side25°25°93
  5. 5Antalya25°25°92
  6. 6Kemer26°25°88
  7. 7Marmaris24°24°85
  8. 8Kuşadası24°21°80
  9. 12ÇeşmeThis page22°21°62
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Planning a trip to Çeşme

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Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 35 min
Distance
2,540 km
Time zone
UTC+3

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Çeşme

When is the best time to visit Çeşme?

The best time to visit Çeşme 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 Çeşme?

The sea temperature in Çeşme ranges from 15.9 °C in March to 23.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Çeşme in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Çeşme?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Çeşme?

Rain is most frequent in January; the wettest month is December with 133 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Çeşme get?

Çeşme gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Çeşme in?

Çeşme uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Çeşme?

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

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