AI-generatedPamukkale at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 391 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 255 m
Climate in Pamukkale
Pamukkale has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Pamukkale is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:1118:28
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 06:54–07:46 · evening 17:52–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:54 · evening 18:44–18:54
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.
What is the weather like in Pamukkale in October?
In October, Pamukkale is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:11 – 18:28
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Pamukkale
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 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Pamukkale, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pamukkale
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 10).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Pamukkale: 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, Pamukkale has about 4 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pamukkale
How breezy and how cloudy Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Pamukkale: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Pamukkale
How often the day gets hot in Pamukkale (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, Pamukkale has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Pamukkale
Snow is possible in Pamukkale, 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 Pamukkale.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pamukkale
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°
- Hot 24° and more
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, 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 | 40 | 11° | 3° | 3.6 h | 8 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 13° | 4° | 4.5 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 17° | 6° | 5.6 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 22° | 11° | 6.9 h | 8 | 40 |
| MayMay | 87 | 28° | 16° | 8.8 h | 7 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 33° | 21° | 10.7 h | 5 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 24° | 11.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 24° | 10.5 h | 2 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 32° | 20° | 8.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 25° | 14° | 6.6 h | 4 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 19° | 8° | 4.8 h | 5 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 13° | 4° | 3.3 h | 9 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
37.92° N, 29.12° E · 255 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Pamukkale
The best time to visit Pamukkale is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 63 mm of precipitation.
Pamukkale through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pamukkale in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Pamukkale in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Pamukkale in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Pamukkale in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pamukkale for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pamukkale
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October has the better holiday weather in Pamukkale: score 92 against 87. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92better | 87 |
| Day high | 25° | 28° |
| Night low | 14° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 35 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Pamukkale month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January11° · 4 h
In January, Pamukkale is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in January57February13° · 5 h
In February, Pamukkale is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in February79March17° · 6 h
In March, Pamukkale is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in March85April22° · 7 h
In April, Pamukkale is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in April87May28° · 9 h
In May, Pamukkale is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in May55June33° · 11 h
In June, Pamukkale is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in June50July37° · 12 h
In July, Pamukkale is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in July50August37° · 11 h
In August, Pamukkale is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in August64September32° · 9 h
In September, Pamukkale is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in September92October25° · 7 h
In October, Pamukkale is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in October83November19° · 5 h
In November, Pamukkale is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
Pamukkale in November48December13° · 3 h
In December, Pamukkale is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Pamukkale.
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Pamukkale vs. Sardis
In October the holiday weather in Pamukkale and Sardis is about equally good (score 92 vs. 92). During the day Sardis is 1 °C cooler than Pamukkale.
| in October | Pamukkale | Sardis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Planning a trip to Pamukkale
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Pamukkale 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.
Pamukkale has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,750 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.
Frequently asked questions about Pamukkale
When is the best time to visit Pamukkale?
The best time to visit Pamukkale is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pamukkale?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Pamukkale?
The wettest month is January with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pamukkale get?
Pamukkale gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Pamukkale in?
Pamukkale uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pamukkale?
A nonstop flight from London to Pamukkale takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pamukkale?
Pamukkale has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 44.
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