AI-generatedElazığ at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 586 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,062 m
Climate in Elazığ
Elazığ has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Elazığ is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Elazığ
The best time to visit Elazığ is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is March with 90 mm of precipitation.
Elazığ through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Elazığ in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Elazığ in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–35 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Elazığ in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–30 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Elazığ in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3117:46
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 06:15–07:07 · evening 17:11–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:15 · evening 18:03–18:13
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 Elazığ compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Elazığ in October?
In October, Elazığ is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elazığ.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min06:31 – 17:46
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
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 Elazığ
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Elazığ (score 86 and 85). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 47 mmbetter | 66 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Elazığ month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January4° · 3.1 h
In January, Elazığ is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in January20February6° · 4.0 h
In February, Elazığ is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in February39March12° · 5.2 h
In March, Elazığ is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in March74April18° · 6.6 h
In April, Elazığ is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in April85May24° · 8.4 h
In May, Elazığ is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in May79June30° · 10.9 h
In June, Elazığ is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in June51July35° · 11.5 h
In July, Elazığ is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in July51August35° · 10.8 h
In August, Elazığ is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in August83September30° · 9.3 h
In September, Elazığ is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 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 Elazığ.
Elazığ in September86October22° · 6.9 h
In October, Elazığ is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in October53November13° · 4.7 h
In November, Elazığ is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in November18December6° · 2.9 h
In December, Elazığ is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Elazığ.
Elazığ in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Elazığ
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). 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.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 4° | −4° | 3.1 h | 10 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 6° | −3° | 4.0 h | 10 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 12° | 1° | 5.2 h | 13 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 18° | 6° | 6.6 h | 13 | 86 |
| MayMay | 85 | 24° | 10° | 8.4 h | 10 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 30° | 14° | 10.9 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 35° | 19° | 11.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 35° | 19° | 10.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 30° | 14° | 9.3 h | 2 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 22° | 9° | 6.9 h | 7 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 13° | 2° | 4.7 h | 7 | 55 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 6° | −1° | 2.9 h | 10 | 70 |
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 hours in Elazığ
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Elazığ, 61 % 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 in Elazığ: 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.
In October, Elazığ has about 7 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Elazığ
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 and clouds in Elazığ
How breezy and how cloudy Elazığ 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.
In October, the wind in Elazığ typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Elazığ: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 and humidity in Elazığ
How often the day gets hot in Elazığ (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Elazığ has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 in Elazığ
When Elazığ 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Elazığ.
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 Elazığ
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Elazığ 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.
Elazığ has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 35 min
- Distance
- 3,370 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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Elazığ vs Tunceli
In October the holiday weather in Elazığ and Tunceli is about equally good (score 86 vs 87). During the day Tunceli is 2 °C warmer than Elazığ.
| in October | Elazığ | Tunceli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Elazığ
When is the best time to visit Elazığ?
The best time to visit Elazığ is from April to 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 Elazığ?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Elazığ?
The wettest month is March with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Elazığ get?
Elazığ gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Elazığ in?
Elazığ is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Elazığ?
A nonstop flight from London to Elazığ takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Elazığ?
Elazığ has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 84, summer holidays 51, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 18.