AI-generatedNiğde at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 318 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,243 m
Climate in Niğde
Niğde has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Niğde is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Niğde
The best time to visit Niğde is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 46 mm of precipitation.
Niğde through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Niğde in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Niğde in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Niğde in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 13–26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Niğde in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Dec – Mar
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: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:4818:05
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 06:32–07:24 · evening 17:30–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:32 · evening 18:22–18:32
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 Niğde 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 17° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Niğde in October?
In October, Niğde is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min06:48 – 18:05
- UV index
- 5 · 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
- 30 %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 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Niğde
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 September bring similar holiday weather to Niğde (score 94 and 91). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 8 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Niğde month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January5° · 3.8 h
In January, Niğde is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in January34February7° · 4.9 h
In February, Niğde is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in February57March12° · 5.7 h
In March, Niğde is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in March83April17° · 6.9 h
In April, Niğde is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in April87May22° · 8.2 h
In May, Niğde is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in May87June27° · 9.8 h
In June, Niğde is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in June63July30° · 11.1 h
In July, Niğde is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in July62August30° · 10.8 h
In August, Niğde is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in August91September26° · 9.6 h
In September, Niğde is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in September94October20° · 7.2 h
In October, Niğde is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in October73November13° · 5.5 h
In November, Niğde is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde in November31December7° · 3.7 h
In December, Niğde is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niğde.
Niğde 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 Niğde
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 (−4°), the warmest in July (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 | 22 | 5° | −4° | 3.8 h | 9 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 7° | −3° | 4.9 h | 8 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 12° | 1° | 5.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 17° | 5° | 6.9 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 87 | 22° | 9° | 8.2 h | 9 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 27° | 13° | 9.8 h | 5 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 30° | 16° | 11.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 30° | 16° | 10.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 11° | 9.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 20° | 7° | 7.2 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 13° | 1° | 5.5 h | 5 | 27 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 7° | −2° | 3.7 h | 8 | 45 |
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 Niğde
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 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Niğde, 64 % 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
Rain in Niğde: 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, Niğde has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Niğde
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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 Niğde
How breezy and how cloudy Niğde 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 Niğde 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 30 % of the sky over Niğde: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 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 Niğde
How often the day gets hot in Niğde (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, Niğde 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
Snow in Niğde
When Niğde 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 Niğde.
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 Niğde
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Niğde 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.
Niğde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,110 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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Niğde vs Derinkuyu
In October Niğde has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 89). During the day Derinkuyu is 1 °C cooler than Niğde.
| in October | Niğde | Derinkuyu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Niğde
When is the best time to visit Niğde?
The best time to visit Niğde is from April 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 Niğde?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Niğde?
The wettest month is January with 46 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Niğde get?
Niğde gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Niğde in?
Niğde is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Niğde?
A nonstop flight from London to Niğde takes about 4 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Niğde?
Niğde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 87, summer holidays 62, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 27.