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Ordu weather & best time to visit

City break

Ordu at a glance

Best time
May – Nov
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.6°
Sunshine a year
1,560 h
Rain a year
1,170 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3
Elevation
11 m

Climate in Ordu

Ordu 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 11 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Ordu is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ordu

The best time to visit Ordu is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in November. Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is October with 137 mm.

Ordu through the seasons

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

Ordu in spring

Mar – May

50

Fair

  • 13–20 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

Ordu in summer

Jun – Aug

71

Good

  • 25–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Ordu in autumn

Sep – Nov

63

Good

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Ordu in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 2.5 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Jul, Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Apr

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

62

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – November

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

06:3817:50

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 06:21–07:16 · evening 17:12–18:07
Blue hour
Morning 06:11–06:21 · evening 18:07–18:17

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 Ordu compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 18°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°19°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea22°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Ordu in October?

In October, Ordu is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min06:38 – 17:50
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %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 %15 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ordu

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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June has the better holiday weather in Ordu: score 76 against 62. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Ordu
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score6276better
Daytime high21°25°
Night-time low14°18°
Sea20.0°21.1°
Sunshine3.9 h6.5 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall137 mm78 mmbetter
Muggy days1better6

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ordu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

25January11° · Sea 10° · 2.2 h

In January, Ordu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 114 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in January
30February12° · Sea 9° · 3.0 h

In February, Ordu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in February
31March13° · Sea 9° · 3.2 h

In March, Ordu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in March
52April16° · Sea 11° · 4.5 h

In April, Ordu is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in April
68May20° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h

In May, Ordu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in May
76June25° · Sea 21° · 6.5 h

In June, Ordu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in June
71July28° · Sea 24° · 6.1 h

In July, Ordu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in July
65August29° · Sea 26° · 5.9 h

In August, Ordu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in August
67September25° · Sea 24° · 4.9 h

In September, Ordu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in September
62October21° · Sea 20° · 3.9 h

In October, Ordu is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in October
61November17° · Sea 16° · 3.3 h

In November, Ordu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in November
38December13° · Sea 13° · 2.2 h

In December, Ordu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ordu.

Ordu in December

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ordu

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 14°. 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 February (4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 51 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2511°5°10.2°2.2 h14114
FebruaryFeb3012°4°8.8°3.0 h1387
MarchMar3113°6°8.8°3.2 h15113
AprilApr5216°9°10.7°4.5 h1491
MayMay6820°13°15.4°5.5 h1394
JuneJun7625°18°21.1°6.5 h1278
JulyJul7128°21°24.4°6.1 h1164
AugustAug6529°21°25.6°5.9 h1171
SeptemberSep6725°18°23.7°4.9 h13112
OctoberOct6221°14°20.0°3.9 h14137
NovemberNov6117°9°16.3°3.3 h11104
DecemberDec3813°6°12.9°2.2 h13107

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

40.98° N, 37.89° E · 11 m · Europe/Istanbul

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ordu

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

Sea in October20.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 18.9 – 21.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.0°8 in 10 years 18.9° – 21.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ordu ranges from 8.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.5 and 26.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.2°9.0°11.4°cold
FebruaryFeb8.8°7.6°10.1°cold
MarchMar8.8°7.6°10.1°cold
AprilApr10.7°9.7°12.1°cold
MayMay15.4°14.2°16.4°cold
JuneJun21.1°19.7°22.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.4°23.3°25.3°pleasant
AugustAug25.6°24.5°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.7°22.7°24.7°pleasant
OctoberOct20.0°18.9°21.1°refreshing
NovemberNov16.3°14.9°17.4°cold
DecemberDec12.9°11.8°14.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ordu

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

Per year
1,560 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 6.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 2.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.9 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ordu, 35 % 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 Ordu: 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
1,170 mm on 152 days
Wettest month
Oct · 137 mm
Driest month
Jul · 64 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 137 mm

In October, Ordu has about 14 rainy days with 137 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Ordu

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 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 80 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 Ordu

How breezy and how cloudy Ordu 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ordu typically peaks at 14 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
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 67 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 3.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Ordu: variable cloud, with about 3.9 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 Ordu

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

Hot days a year
13 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Ordu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Ordu

Snow is possible in Ordu, 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
19 days
Fresh snow a year
81 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Ordu.

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 Ordu

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ordu 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.

Ordu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    46

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    67

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    62

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    32

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 2.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 15 min
Distance
3,130 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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Ordu vs Giresun

In October Ordu has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs 57). During the day it is about as warm in Giresun as in Ordu. The sea is about equally warm. Giresun gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Ordu vs Giresun, in October
in OctoberOrduGiresun
Holiday weather score6257
Daytime high21°21°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine4 h5 h
Rainy days1418
Best timeMay – NovJul – Sep

Through the year

OctoberOrdu 21°Giresun 21°
OrduGiresun
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Ranking

Turkey in October: the best places

In October, Ordu ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Kahramanmaraş27°93
  3. 3Adıyaman27°92
  4. 4Diyarbakır26°92
  5. 5Göreme21°91
  6. 6Kayseri21°90
  7. 7Derinkuyu19°89
  8. 8Yozgat18°88
  9. 27OrduThis page21°20°62
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Frequently asked questions about Ordu

When is the best time to visit Ordu?

The best time to visit Ordu is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ordu?

The sea temperature in Ordu ranges from 8.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Ordu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Ordu?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Ordu?

Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is October with 137 mm. The driest month is July with 64 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ordu get?

Ordu gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.5 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Ordu in?

Ordu is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ordu?

A nonstop flight from London to Ordu takes about 4 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,130 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ordu?

Ordu has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 46, May half-term 70, summer holidays 67, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 32.