AI-generatedMerzifon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 570 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 732 m
Climate in Merzifon
Merzifon has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Merzifon is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Merzifon
The best time to visit Merzifon is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is May with 72 mm.
Merzifon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Merzifon in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Merzifon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Merzifon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Merzifon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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 – June, September
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: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4818:00
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 06:31–07:25 · evening 17:22–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:31 · evening 18:16–18:27
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 Merzifon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Merzifon in October?
In October, Merzifon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Merzifon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:48 – 18:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %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 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
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 Merzifon
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September has the better holiday weather in Merzifon: score 89 against 80. 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 | 80 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Merzifon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January6° · 2.5 h
In January, Merzifon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in January20February8° · 3.2 h
In February, Merzifon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in February38March13° · 4.1 h
In March, Merzifon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in March72April18° · 5.7 h
In April, Merzifon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in April74May23° · 6.7 h
In May, Merzifon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in May85June26° · 8.1 h
In June, Merzifon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in June88July29° · 9.2 h
In July, Merzifon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in July84August29° · 8.7 h
In August, Merzifon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 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 Merzifon.
Merzifon in August89September26° · 6.9 h
In September, Merzifon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in September80October20° · 4.7 h
In October, Merzifon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in October51November13° · 3.4 h
In November, Merzifon is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in November19December7° · 2.4 h
In December, Merzifon is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Merzifon.
Merzifon in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Merzifon
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 (−2°), 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 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 | 19 | 6° | −2° | 2.5 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 8° | −1° | 3.2 h | 9 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 13° | 2° | 4.1 h | 13 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 18° | 6° | 5.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 10° | 6.7 h | 13 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 26° | 14° | 8.1 h | 10 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 29° | 16° | 9.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 29° | 16° | 8.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 26° | 13° | 6.9 h | 6 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 20° | 9° | 4.7 h | 7 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 13° | 3° | 3.4 h | 6 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 7° | 0° | 2.4 h | 9 | 56 |
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
Sunshine hours in Merzifon
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 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Merzifon, 42 % 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
Rain in Merzifon: 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, Merzifon has about 7 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Merzifon
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 55 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Merzifon
How breezy and how cloudy Merzifon 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 Merzifon typically peaks at 10 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 62 % of the sky over Merzifon: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Merzifon
How often the day gets hot in Merzifon (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, Merzifon has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 20 °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
Snow in Merzifon
Snow is possible in Merzifon, 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 Merzifon.
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 Merzifon
Weather for your travel dates
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Merzifon 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.
Merzifon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.5 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.
Good to know: Turkey
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Language
- Turkish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +90
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Merzifon vs Amasya
In October the holiday weather in Merzifon and Amasya is about equally good (score 80 vs 83). During the day Amasya is 3 °C warmer than Merzifon.
| in October | Merzifon | Amasya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Merzifon
When is the best time to visit Merzifon?
The best time to visit Merzifon 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 Merzifon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Merzifon?
Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is May with 72 mm. The driest month is August with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Merzifon get?
Merzifon gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Merzifon in?
Merzifon is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Merzifon?
A nonstop flight from London to Merzifon takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Merzifon?
Merzifon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 76, summer holidays 85, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 19.