AI-generatedErzincan at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 569 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,195 m
Climate in Erzincan
Erzincan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Erzincan is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Erzincan
The best time to visit Erzincan is in June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in October. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 80 mm.
Erzincan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Erzincan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–23 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Erzincan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Erzincan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–28 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Erzincan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
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: June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:3117:44
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 06:14–07:07 · evening 17:08–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:04–06:14 · evening 18:01–18:12
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 Erzincan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° 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 | 24° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Erzincan in October?
In October, Erzincan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzincan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min06:31 – 17:44
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 50 %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 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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 Erzincan
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 September bring similar holiday weather to Erzincan (score 83 and 84). 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.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 25 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Erzincan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January3° · 3.0 h
In January, Erzincan is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in January24February5° · 4.3 h
In February, Erzincan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in February33March11° · 4.7 h
In March, Erzincan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in March64April18° · 5.6 h
In April, Erzincan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in April67May23° · 6.8 h
In May, Erzincan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in May79June28° · 8.8 h
In June, Erzincan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in June63July33° · 9.5 h
In July, Erzincan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in July59August33° · 8.9 h
In August, Erzincan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in August84September28° · 7.7 h
In September, Erzincan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in September83October21° · 6.0 h
In October, Erzincan is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in October50November12° · 4.3 h
In November, Erzincan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in November20December5° · 2.7 h
In December, Erzincan is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzincan.
Erzincan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Erzincan
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 20 | 3° | −5° | 3.0 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 5° | −4° | 4.3 h | 9 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 11° | 1° | 4.7 h | 13 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 18° | 6° | 5.6 h | 14 | 76 |
| MayMay | 67 | 23° | 10° | 6.8 h | 16 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 28° | 14° | 8.8 h | 10 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 17° | 9.5 h | 5 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 33° | 17° | 8.9 h | 5 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 28° | 12° | 7.7 h | 5 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 21° | 7° | 6.0 h | 7 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 12° | 1° | 4.3 h | 7 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 5° | −3° | 2.7 h | 9 | 46 |
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 Erzincan
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 6.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Erzincan, 54 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Erzincan: 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, Erzincan has about 7 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Erzincan
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 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 Erzincan
How breezy and how cloudy Erzincan 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 Erzincan 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 50 % of the sky over Erzincan: variable cloud, with about 6.0 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 Erzincan
How often the day gets hot in Erzincan (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, Erzincan 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
Snow in Erzincan
When Erzincan 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, Erzincan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 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 Erzincan
Weather for your travel dates
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Erzincan 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.
Erzincan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °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
- 3,320 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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Erzincan vs Tunceli
In October the holiday weather in Erzincan and Tunceli is about equally good (score 83 vs 87). During the day Tunceli is 3 °C warmer than Erzincan. Tunceli gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Erzincan | Tunceli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Erzincan
When is the best time to visit Erzincan?
The best time to visit Erzincan 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 Erzincan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Erzincan?
Rain is frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 80 mm. The driest month is August with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Erzincan get?
Erzincan gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Erzincan in?
Erzincan is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Erzincan?
A nonstop flight from London to Erzincan takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Erzincan?
Erzincan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 69, summer holidays 60, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 20.