AI-generatedErzurum at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,050 h
- Rain a year
- 573 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,914 m
Climate in Erzurum
Erzurum has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Erzurum is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:2417:37
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–07:00 · evening 17:01–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:07 · evening 17:54–18:04
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.
What is the weather like in Erzurum in October?
In October, Erzurum is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Erzurum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:24 – 17:37
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %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+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Erzurum
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 5.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Erzurum, 49 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Erzurum
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 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 in Erzurum: 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, Erzurum has about 8 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Erzurum
How breezy and how cloudy Erzurum 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 Erzurum typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Erzurum: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 Erzurum
How often the day gets hot in Erzurum (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, Erzurum has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Erzurum
When Erzurum 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, Erzurum has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Erzurum
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 24 | −2° | −12° | 3.1 h | 7 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 0° | −10° | 4.0 h | 8 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 4° | −6° | 4.5 h | 13 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 10° | −1° | 5.5 h | 16 | 82 |
| MayMay | 49 | 16° | 4° | 6.4 h | 19 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 21° | 9° | 8.0 h | 12 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 24° | 12° | 7.9 h | 9 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 25° | 13° | 7.8 h | 6 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 21° | 9° | 7.6 h | 5 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 14° | 4° | 5.5 h | 8 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 29 | 6° | −3° | 4.1 h | 6 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 1° | −9° | 2.8 h | 7 | 34 |
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). Sources & licences
39.91° N, 41.28° E · 1,914 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Erzurum
The best time to visit Erzurum is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 99 mm.
Erzurum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Erzurum in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Erzurum in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Erzurum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 6–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Erzurum in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–1 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Erzurum for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Erzurum
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September has the better holiday weather in Erzurum: score 93 against 59. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 93better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 4° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 23 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Erzurum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January-2° · 3 h
In January, Erzurum is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in January25February0° · 4 h
In February, Erzurum is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in February17March4° · 5 h
In March, Erzurum is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 68 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in March21April10° · 6 h
In April, Erzurum is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 82 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in April49May16° · 6 h
In May, Erzurum is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in May80June21° · 8 h
In June, Erzurum is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in June86July24° · 8 h
In July, Erzurum is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in July92August25° · 8 h
In August, Erzurum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in August93September21° · 8 h
In September, Erzurum is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in September59October14° · 6 h
In October, Erzurum is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in October29November6° · 4 h
In November, Erzurum is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
Erzurum in November24December1° · 3 h
In December, Erzurum is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 34 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Erzurum.
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Erzurum vs. Rize
In October Erzurum has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 53). During the day Rize is 4 °C warmer than Erzurum. Rize gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Erzurum | Rize |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Erzurum ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Erzurum
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Erzurum 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.
Erzurum has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 40 min
- Distance
- 3,430 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.
Frequently asked questions about Erzurum
When is the best time to visit Erzurum?
The best time to visit Erzurum is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Erzurum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Erzurum?
Rain is most frequent from March to May; the wettest month is May with 99 mm. The driest month is September with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Erzurum get?
Erzurum gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Erzurum in?
Erzurum uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Erzurum?
A nonstop flight from London to Erzurum takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,430 km.
Which school holidays are best for Erzurum?
Erzurum has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 24.
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