AI-generatedHattusa at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,410 h
- Rain a year
- 453 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,013 m
Climate in Hattusa
Hattusa has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year, Hattusa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:5118:04
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 06:34–07:27 · evening 17:27–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:34 · evening 18:20–18:31
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 Hattusa in October?
In October, Hattusa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hattusa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:51 – 18:04
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %90 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Hattusa
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Hattusa, 56 % 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 Hattusa
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 in Hattusa: 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, Hattusa has about 5 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hattusa
How breezy and how cloudy Hattusa 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 Hattusa typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Hattusa: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Hattusa
How often the day gets hot in Hattusa (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, Hattusa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Hattusa
Snow is possible in Hattusa, but no month makes it likely: 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 Hattusa.
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 Hattusa
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 (16°). 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 | 18 | 4° | −5° | 2.9 h | 9 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 7° | −4° | 3.7 h | 8 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 11° | −1° | 4.9 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 16° | 4° | 6.7 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 80 | 21° | 9° | 8.0 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 25° | 13° | 9.5 h | 8 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 30° | 15° | 10.7 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 30° | 16° | 10.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 25° | 12° | 8.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 19° | 7° | 6.3 h | 5 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 12° | 1° | 4.2 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 7° | −2° | 2.7 h | 9 | 51 |
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
40.02° N, 34.61° E · 1,013 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Hattusa
The best time to visit Hattusa is in June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 58 mm of precipitation.
Hattusa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hattusa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Hattusa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Hattusa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 12–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Hattusa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hattusa for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hattusa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Hattusa: score 99 against 88. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 99better |
| Day high | 19° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 27 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Hattusa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January4° · 3 h
In January, Hattusa is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in January26February7° · 4 h
In February, Hattusa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in February46March11° · 5 h
In March, Hattusa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in March78April16° · 7 h
In April, Hattusa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in April80May21° · 8 h
In May, Hattusa is warm: 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 58 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in May89June25° · 10 h
In June, Hattusa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in June68July30° · 11 h
In July, Hattusa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in July65August30° · 11 h
In August, Hattusa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in August99September25° · 9 h
In September, Hattusa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in September88October19° · 6 h
In October, Hattusa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in October60November12° · 4 h
In November, Hattusa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Hattusa.
Hattusa in November22December7° · 3 h
In December, Hattusa is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hattusa.
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Hattusa vs. Çorum
In October the holiday weather in Hattusa and Çorum is about equally good (score 88 vs. 88). During the day it is about as warm in Çorum as in Hattusa.
| in October | Hattusa | Çorum |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Hattusa
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Hattusa 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.
Hattusa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 88
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.8 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 5 min
- Distance
- 2,970 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 Hattusa
When is the best time to visit Hattusa?
The best time to visit Hattusa 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 Hattusa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Hattusa?
The wettest month is March with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hattusa get?
Hattusa gets around 2,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Hattusa in?
Hattusa uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hattusa?
A nonstop flight from London to Hattusa takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hattusa?
Hattusa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 20.
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