AI-generatedSamsun at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 794 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 64 m
Climate in Samsun
Samsun has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Samsun is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4517:56
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 06:28–07:22 · evening 17:18–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:28 · evening 18:13–18:23
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 Samsun in October?
In October, Samsun is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Samsun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:45 – 17:56
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %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+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Samsun
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 21.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Samsun ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From September to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.5 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.0° | 8.9° | 11.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.6° | 7.3° | 9.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 8.6° | 7.5° | 9.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.6° | 9.4° | 11.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.1° | 14.0° | 16.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.8° | 19.6° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.3° | 23.2° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.4° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.8° | 18.7° | 21.0° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 16.0° | 14.8° | 17.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.6° | 11.7° | 13.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Samsun
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 4.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Samsun, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 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 Samsun
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 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 Samsun: 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, Samsun has about 11 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Samsun
How breezy and how cloudy Samsun 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 Samsun typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Samsun: 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 and humidity in Samsun
How often the day gets hot in Samsun (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, Samsun has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Samsun
Snow is possible in Samsun, 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 Samsun.
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 Samsun
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 (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), 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 December to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 42 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 9° | 3° | 10.0° | 2.7 h | 13 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 10° | 2° | 8.6° | 3.3 h | 12 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 12° | 4° | 8.6° | 3.8 h | 15 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 15° | 7° | 10.6° | 5.3 h | 12 | 66 |
| MayMay | 78 | 19° | 12° | 15.1° | 6.5 h | 11 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 23° | 16° | 20.8° | 8.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 26° | 19° | 24.3° | 8.9 h | 6 | 30 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 27° | 20° | 25.5° | 8.5 h | 7 | 34 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 23° | 17° | 23.4° | 6.7 h | 10 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 19° | 13° | 19.8° | 4.7 h | 11 | 87 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 15° | 8° | 16.0° | 4.0 h | 9 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 11° | 5° | 12.6° | 2.9 h | 12 | 86 |
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
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Best time to visit Samsun
The best time to visit Samsun is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. Rain is most frequent in January and in March; the wettest month is March with 94 mm.
Samsun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Samsun in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Samsun in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Samsun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Samsun in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Samsun for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Samsun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Samsun: score 95 against 70. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 95better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 19° |
| Sea | 19.8° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 87 mm | 30 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Samsun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January9° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In January, Samsun is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in January22February10° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Samsun is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in February28March12° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Samsun is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in March57April15° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In April, Samsun is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in April78May19° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In May, Samsun is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in May89June23° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In June, Samsun is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in June95July26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In July, Samsun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in July91August27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Samsun is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in August81September23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Samsun is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in September70October19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In October, Samsun is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in October59November15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Samsun is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Samsun.
Samsun in November29December11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In December, Samsun is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Samsun.
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Samsun vs. Sinop
In October the holiday weather in Samsun and Sinop is about equally good (score 70 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Sinop as in Samsun. The sea is about equally warm. Sinop gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Samsun | Sinop |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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- 27SamsunThis page19°20°70
Planning a trip to Samsun
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Samsun 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.
Samsun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 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 5 min
- Distance
- 3,000 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 Samsun
When is the best time to visit Samsun?
The best time to visit Samsun 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 Samsun?
The sea temperature in Samsun ranges from 8.6 °C in February to 25.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Samsun in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Samsun?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Samsun?
Rain is most frequent in January and in March; the wettest month is March with 94 mm. The driest month is July with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Samsun get?
Samsun gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in January there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Samsun in?
Samsun uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Samsun?
A nonstop flight from London to Samsun takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Samsun?
Samsun has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 23.
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