AI-generatedSardis at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 468 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 101 m
Climate in Sardis
Sardis has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Sardis 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: April – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:1518:31
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 06:59–07:51 · evening 17:56–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–06:59 · evening 18:48–18:58
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 Sardis in October?
In October, Sardis is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sardis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:15 – 18:31
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Sardis
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 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sardis, 60 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Sardis
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Sardis: 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, Sardis has about 4 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sardis
How breezy and how cloudy Sardis 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 Sardis typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Sardis: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 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 Sardis
How often the day gets hot in Sardis (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, Sardis has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sardis
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. 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 | 38 | 11° | 2° | 3.8 h | 9 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 13° | 3° | 4.3 h | 9 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 16° | 5° | 5.8 h | 8 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 21° | 9° | 7.0 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 96 | 26° | 15° | 8.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 32° | 20° | 10.6 h | 3 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 22° | 11.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 35° | 22° | 10.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 30° | 18° | 8.9 h | 2 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 24° | 13° | 6.8 h | 4 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 18° | 8° | 5.0 h | 7 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 12° | 4° | 3.4 h | 9 | 72 |
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
38.50° N, 28.04° E · 101 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Sardis
The best time to visit Sardis is from April 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 July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is January with 80 mm of precipitation.
Sardis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sardis in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sardis in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Sardis in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Sardis in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sardis for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sardis
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 May bring similar holiday weather to Sardis (score 92 and 96). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 92 | 96better |
| Day high | 24° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 26 mmbetter |
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
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Sardis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January11° · 4 h
In January, Sardis is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in January49February13° · 4 h
In February, Sardis is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in February76March16° · 6 h
In March, Sardis is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in March86April21° · 7 h
In April, Sardis is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in April96May26° · 9 h
In May, Sardis is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in May68June32° · 11 h
In June, Sardis is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in June50July35° · 12 h
In July, Sardis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in July50August35° · 11 h
In August, Sardis is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in August77September30° · 9 h
In September, Sardis is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in September92October24° · 7 h
In October, Sardis is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in October81November18° · 5 h
In November, Sardis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sardis.
Sardis in November44December12° · 3 h
In December, Sardis is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sardis.
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Sardis vs. İzmir
In October the holiday weather in Sardis and İzmir is about equally good (score 92 vs. 92). During the day İzmir is 1 °C cooler than Sardis. İzmir gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sardis | İzmir |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Sardis
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Sardis 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.
Sardis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.6 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 40 min
- Distance
- 2,640 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 Sardis
When is the best time to visit Sardis?
The best time to visit Sardis is from April 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 Sardis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Sardis?
The wettest month is January with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sardis get?
Sardis gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sardis in?
Sardis uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sardis?
A nonstop flight from London to Sardis takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sardis?
Sardis has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 41.
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