AI-generatedMuş at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,128 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,420 m
Climate in Muş
Muş has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Muş is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Muş
The best time to visit Muş is from May to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and in October, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is March with 188 mm of precipitation.
Muş through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Muş in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Muş in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Muş in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–28 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Muş in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–1 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
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 – June, September – 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 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:2217:37
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 06:05–06:58 · evening 17:01–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:05 · 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.
October in Muş compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Muş in October?
In October, Muş is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Muş.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min06:22 – 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
- 35 %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 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Muş
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and June bring similar holiday weather to Muş (score 83 and 79). In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 16 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Muş month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January−3° · 3.5 h
In January, Muş is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 165 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in January16February−1° · 4.5 h
In February, Muş is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 145 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in February14March6° · 4.9 h
In March, Muş is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 188 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in March60April15° · 6.1 h
In April, Muş is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in April75May21° · 8.1 h
In May, Muş is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in May79June28° · 10.5 h
In June, Muş is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in June50July33° · 11.0 h
In July, Muş is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in July50August34° · 10.4 h
In August, Muş is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in August77September28° · 9.1 h
In September, Muş is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in September83October20° · 6.7 h
In October, Muş is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in October47November10° · 4.9 h
In November, Muş is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in November15December1° · 3.3 h
In December, Muş is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 161 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muş.
Muş in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Muş
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 (−10°), the warmest in August (18°). 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 | 14 | −3° | −10° | 3.5 h | 12 | 165 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | −1° | −9° | 4.5 h | 13 | 145 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 6° | −2° | 4.9 h | 16 | 188 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 15° | 5° | 6.1 h | 16 | 156 |
| MayMay | 75 | 21° | 9° | 8.1 h | 15 | 101 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 28° | 13° | 10.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 33° | 17° | 11.0 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 18° | 10.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 28° | 13° | 9.1 h | 2 | 15 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 20° | 7° | 6.7 h | 8 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 10° | 0° | 4.9 h | 8 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 1° | −6° | 3.3 h | 12 | 161 |
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 Muş
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 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Muş, 59 % 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 in Muş: 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, Muş has about 8 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Muş
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 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 Muş
How breezy and how cloudy Muş 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 Muş 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 35 % of the sky over Muş: mostly sunny, with about 6.7 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 and humidity in Muş
How often the day gets hot in Muş (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, Muş has about 0 hot days, 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 in Muş
When Muş 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 Muş.
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 Muş
Weather for your travel dates
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Muş 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.
Muş has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 46
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,520 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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Muş compared
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Muş vs Bingöl
In October the holiday weather in Muş and Bingöl is about equally good (score 83 vs 83). During the day Bingöl is 2 °C warmer than Muş. Bingöl gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Muş | Bingöl |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | May, Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Muş
When is the best time to visit Muş?
The best time to visit Muş is from May to 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 Muş?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Muş?
The wettest month is March with 188 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Muş get?
Muş gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Muş in?
Muş is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Muş?
A nonstop flight from London to Muş takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Muş?
Muş has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 76, summer holidays 50, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 15.