AI-generatedKastamonu at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 553 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 786 m
Climate in Kastamonu
Kastamonu has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Kastamonu is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kastamonu
The best time to visit Kastamonu is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is March with 67 mm.
Kastamonu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kastamonu in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–22 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Kastamonu in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kastamonu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–25 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Kastamonu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:5518:06
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 06:38–07:33 · evening 17:28–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:38 · evening 18:23–18:34
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 Kastamonu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kastamonu in October?
In October, Kastamonu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:55 – 18:06
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 56 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- 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
Compare two months in Kastamonu
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 Kastamonu: score 85 against 76. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 47 mm | 31 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kastamonu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January4° · 2.0 h
In January, Kastamonu is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in January17February7° · 3.3 h
In February, Kastamonu is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in February33March12° · 4.0 h
In March, Kastamonu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in March66April17° · 5.3 h
In April, Kastamonu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in April72May22° · 6.4 h
In May, Kastamonu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in May81June26° · 7.4 h
In June, Kastamonu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in June84July29° · 8.8 h
In July, Kastamonu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in July82August29° · 8.6 h
In August, Kastamonu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in August85September25° · 6.4 h
In September, Kastamonu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in September76October19° · 4.6 h
In October, Kastamonu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in October43November12° · 3.5 h
In November, Kastamonu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in November16December5° · 1.7 h
In December, Kastamonu is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kastamonu.
Kastamonu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kastamonu
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (13°). 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 | 15 | 4° | −4° | 2.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 7° | −3° | 3.3 h | 11 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 12° | 0° | 4.0 h | 13 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 17° | 4° | 5.3 h | 12 | 60 |
| MayMay | 72 | 22° | 8° | 6.4 h | 13 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 26° | 11° | 7.4 h | 10 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 29° | 13° | 8.8 h | 5 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 29° | 13° | 8.6 h | 5 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 25° | 10° | 6.4 h | 7 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 19° | 6° | 4.6 h | 8 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 12° | 1° | 3.5 h | 7 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 5° | −2° | 1.7 h | 10 | 54 |
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 Kastamonu
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 4.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kastamonu, 41 % 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 Kastamonu: 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, Kastamonu has about 8 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kastamonu
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 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Kastamonu
How breezy and how cloudy Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu typically peaks at 11 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 56 % of the sky over Kastamonu: variable cloud, with about 4.6 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 Kastamonu
How often the day gets hot in Kastamonu (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, Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu
When Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu.
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 Kastamonu
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Kastamonu 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.
Kastamonu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,820 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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Kastamonu vs Safranbolu
In October the holiday weather in Kastamonu and Safranbolu is about equally good (score 76 vs 73). During the day Safranbolu is 3 °C warmer than Kastamonu.
| in October | Kastamonu | Safranbolu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Kastamonu
When is the best time to visit Kastamonu?
The best time to visit Kastamonu is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kastamonu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Kastamonu?
Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is March with 67 mm. The driest month is August with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kastamonu get?
Kastamonu gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kastamonu in?
Kastamonu is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kastamonu?
A nonstop flight from London to Kastamonu takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kastamonu?
Kastamonu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 74, summer holidays 83, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 16.