AI-generatedSivas at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 426 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,287 m
Climate in Sivas
Sivas has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Sivas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sivas
The best time to visit Sivas is from June to July and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is March with 59 mm.
Sivas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sivas in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Sivas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sivas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 11–26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Sivas in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
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: June – July, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:4117:54
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 06:24–07:17 · evening 17:18–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 18:11–18:21
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 Sivas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Sivas in October?
In October, Sivas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min06:41 – 17:54
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %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 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sivas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Sivas: score 100 against 86. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 13 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sivas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January2° · 2.6 h
In January, Sivas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in January23February4° · 3.7 h
In February, Sivas is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in February28March10° · 4.9 h
In March, Sivas is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in March65April16° · 6.5 h
In April, Sivas is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in April77May21° · 7.7 h
In May, Sivas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in May94June25° · 10.1 h
In June, Sivas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in June86July29° · 11.5 h
In July, Sivas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in July82August30° · 11.4 h
In August, Sivas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in August100September26° · 9.4 h
In September, Sivas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in September86October20° · 6.3 h
In October, Sivas is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in October47November11° · 4.2 h
In November, Sivas is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in November20December4° · 2.4 h
In December, Sivas is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sivas.
Sivas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sivas
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 20 | 2° | −6° | 2.6 h | 9 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 4° | −6° | 3.7 h | 8 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 10° | −1° | 4.9 h | 12 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 16° | 4° | 6.5 h | 12 | 58 |
| MayMay | 77 | 21° | 8° | 7.7 h | 13 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 25° | 11° | 10.1 h | 7 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 29° | 13° | 11.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 30° | 14° | 11.4 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 26° | 10° | 9.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 20° | 6° | 6.3 h | 6 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 11° | 0° | 4.2 h | 6 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −4° | 2.4 h | 9 | 43 |
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 hours in Sivas
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sivas, 56 % 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 in Sivas: 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, Sivas has about 6 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sivas
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 11).
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 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 and clouds in Sivas
How breezy and how cloudy Sivas 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 Sivas typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Sivas: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Sivas
How often the day gets hot in Sivas (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, Sivas 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 in Sivas
When Sivas 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 Sivas.
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.
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Sivas 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.
Sivas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 20 min
- Distance
- 3,150 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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Sivas vs Tokat
In October Sivas has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 81). During the day Tokat is 2 °C warmer than Sivas.
| in October | Sivas | Tokat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul, Sep – Oct | Jun – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Sivas
When is the best time to visit Sivas?
The best time to visit Sivas is from June to July 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 Sivas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Sivas?
Rain is frequent from April to May; the wettest month is March with 59 mm. The driest month is August with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sivas get?
Sivas gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sivas in?
Sivas is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sivas?
A nonstop flight from London to Sivas takes about 4 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sivas?
Sivas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 80, summer holidays 83, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 20.