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Mudanya weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Mudanya at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 33°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.3°
Sunshine a year
2,030 h
Rain a year
775 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
1 m

Climate in Mudanya

Mudanya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Mudanya is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mudanya

The best time to visit Mudanya is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 104 mm.

Mudanya through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Mudanya in spring

Mar – May

33

Poor

  • 15–25 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Mudanya in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Mudanya in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

  • 17–28 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Mudanya in winter

Dec – Feb

7

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 2.6 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Feb

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mudanya for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:1418:26

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:57–07:51 · evening 17:49–18:43
Blue hour
Morning 06:46–06:57 · evening 18:43–18:54

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 Mudanya compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°20°
Night-time low13°9°
Sea21°17°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Mudanya in October?

In October, Mudanya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mudanya.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 12 min07:14 – 18:26
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
2 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 35 %67 %
  • Seaweight 25 %30 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %63 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Mudanya

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Mudanya: score 93 against 49. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Mudanya
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score4993better
Daytime high23°32°
Night-time low12°19°
Sea19.1°23.6°
Sunshine4.7 h9.7 hbetter
Rainy days94better
Rainfall78 mm21 mmbetter
Muggy days1better15

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Mudanya month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

7January11° · Sea 10° · 2.6 h

In January, Mudanya is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in January
8February12° · Sea 9° · 2.9 h

In February, Mudanya is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in February
12March15° · Sea 9° · 3.9 h

In March, Mudanya is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in March
25April20° · Sea 12° · 5.3 h

In April, Mudanya is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in April
62May25° · Sea 16° · 6.8 h

In May, Mudanya is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in May
85June30° · Sea 21° · 8.8 h

In June, Mudanya is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in June
93July32° · Sea 24° · 9.7 h

In July, Mudanya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in July
92August33° · Sea 24° · 8.9 h

In August, Mudanya is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in August
84September28° · Sea 23° · 7.0 h

In September, Mudanya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in September
49October23° · Sea 19° · 4.7 h

In October, Mudanya is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in October
15November17° · Sea 15° · 3.7 h

In November, Mudanya is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in November
7December12° · Sea 12° · 2.4 h

In December, Mudanya is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mudanya.

Mudanya in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mudanya

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 45 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 12°Sea 19°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan711°3°9.5°2.6 h1398
FebruaryFeb812°3°8.7°2.9 h1285
MarchMar1215°5°9.3°3.9 h1285
AprilApr2520°8°11.9°5.3 h1063
MayMay6225°13°16.1°6.8 h848
JuneJun8530°17°21.0°8.8 h638
JulyJul9332°19°23.6°9.7 h421
AugustAug9233°20°24.3°8.9 h325
SeptemberSep8428°16°22.5°7.0 h756
OctoberOct4923°12°19.1°4.7 h978
NovemberNov1517°7°15.4°3.7 h976
DecemberDec712°4°12.1°2.4 h13104

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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Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Mudanya

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.1°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.0 – 20.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.1°8 in 10 years 18.0° – 20.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Mudanya ranges from 8.7 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 25.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan9.5°8.2°11.1°cold
FebruaryFeb8.7°7.2°10.2°cold
MarchMar9.3°8.3°10.8°cold
AprilApr11.9°10.3°13.0°cold
MayMay16.1°14.9°17.2°cold
JuneJun21.0°19.8°21.8°refreshing
JulyJul23.6°22.6°24.6°pleasant
AugustAug24.3°23.3°25.4°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.5°21.3°23.5°refreshing
OctoberOct19.1°18.0°20.5°fresh
NovemberNov15.4°14.1°16.9°cold
DecemberDec12.1°10.9°13.5°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mudanya

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,030 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.7 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Mudanya, 42 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Mudanya: 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.

Per year
775 mm on 108 days
Wettest month
Dec · 104 mm
Driest month
Jul · 21 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Mudanya has about 9 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Mudanya

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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mudanya

How breezy and how cloudy Mudanya 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 19 km/h
Calmest month
May · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Mudanya typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
46 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Mudanya: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Mudanya

How often the day gets hot in Mudanya (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
81 days
Hottest month
Aug · 33 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 2Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Mudanya has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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

Snow in Mudanya

Snow is possible in Mudanya, 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 days a year
10 days
Fresh snow a year
44 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Mudanya.

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 Mudanya

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Mudanya 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.

Mudanya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 2.5 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 35 min
Distance
2,560 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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Mudanya vs Gemlik

In October the holiday weather in Mudanya and Gemlik is about equally good (score 49 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Gemlik as in Mudanya. The sea is about equally warm.

Mudanya vs Gemlik, in October
in OctoberMudanyaGemlik
Holiday weather score4947
Daytime high23°23°
Sea19°19°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberMudanya 23°Gemlik 23°
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In October, Mudanya ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Manisa25°92
  3. 3Alaşehir25°91
  4. 4Uşak21°90
  5. 5Bergama24°89
  6. 6Afyonkarahisar20°87
  7. 7Eskişehir20°85
  8. 8Kütahya20°83
  9. 23MudanyaThis page23°19°49
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Frequently asked questions about Mudanya

When is the best time to visit Mudanya?

The best time to visit Mudanya is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Mudanya?

The sea temperature in Mudanya ranges from 8.7 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Mudanya in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Mudanya?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Mudanya?

Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 104 mm. The driest month is July with 21 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mudanya get?

Mudanya gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Mudanya in?

Mudanya is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Mudanya?

A nonstop flight from London to Mudanya takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,560 km.

Which school holidays are best for Mudanya?

Mudanya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 67, summer holidays 92, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 7.