AI-generatedSürmene at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 1,997 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 81 m
Climate in Sürmene
Sürmene has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Sürmene is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sürmene
The best time to visit Sürmene is from June to September. The sea reaches 26.1 °C in August, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is October with 270 mm of precipitation.
Sürmene through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sürmene in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Sürmene in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Sürmene in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Sürmene in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:2917:41
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 06:12–07:07 · evening 17:04–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:12 · evening 17:58–18:08
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 Sürmene compared with 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 23° to 19°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Sea | 23° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Sürmene in October?
In October, Sürmene is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 270 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:29 – 17:41
- 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
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 35 %42 %
- Seaweight 25 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sürmene
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 Sürmene: score 73 against 32. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.9° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 270 mm | 144 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 18 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sürmene month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January11° · Sea 11° · 2.6 h
In January, Sürmene is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in January6February12° · Sea 9° · 3.2 h
In February, Sürmene is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 114 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in February3March15° · Sea 9° · 3.7 h
In March, Sürmene is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in March8April18° · Sea 11° · 4.7 h
In April, Sürmene is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in April25May22° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h
In May, Sürmene is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in May65June25° · Sea 22° · 6.4 h
In June, Sürmene is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in June73July27° · Sea 25° · 5.6 h
In July, Sürmene is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in July68August28° · Sea 26° · 5.1 h
In August, Sürmene is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in August68September25° · Sea 25° · 5.2 h
In September, Sürmene is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 267 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in September32October22° · Sea 21° · 4.0 h
In October, Sürmene is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 270 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in October8November17° · Sea 17° · 3.2 h
In November, Sürmene is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in November6December14° · Sea 13° · 2.6 h
In December, Sürmene is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 141 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sürmene.
Sürmene in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sürmene
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), 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 55 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 | 4 | 11° | 3° | 10.6° | 2.6 h | 15 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 12° | 3° | 9.3° | 3.2 h | 14 | 114 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 15° | 5° | 9.2° | 3.7 h | 18 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 8 | 18° | 9° | 11.3° | 4.7 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 25 | 22° | 13° | 16.4° | 5.7 h | 17 | 155 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 25° | 17° | 21.9° | 6.4 h | 16 | 146 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 27° | 20° | 25.0° | 5.6 h | 15 | 144 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 28° | 21° | 26.1° | 5.1 h | 17 | 168 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 25° | 17° | 24.6° | 5.2 h | 17 | 267 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 22° | 13° | 20.9° | 4.0 h | 18 | 270 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 17° | 9° | 16.9° | 3.2 h | 13 | 165 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 14° | 6° | 13.3° | 2.6 h | 14 | 141 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sürmene
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.8 – 22.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sürmene ranges from 9.2 °C in March to 26.1 °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 24.8 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.6° | 9.2° | 11.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.2° | 7.9° | 10.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.3° | 9.9° | 12.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.4° | 15.2° | 17.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 20.4° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.9° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 24.8° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 23.4° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.9° | 19.8° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.9° | 16.1° | 18.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.3° | 12.1° | 14.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sürmene
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 4.0 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sürmene, 36 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Sürmene: 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, Sürmene has about 18 rainy days with 270 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sürmene
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 75 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 Sürmene
How breezy and how cloudy Sürmene 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 Sürmene typically peaks at 13 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Sürmene: variable cloud, with about 4.0 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 Sürmene
How often the day gets hot in Sürmene (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, Sürmene has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Sürmene
When Sürmene 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 Sürmene.
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 Sürmene
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sürmene 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.
Sürmene has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 7
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 15 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 30 min
- Distance
- 3,290 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.
Good to know: Turkey
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Language
- Turkish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +90
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Sürmene vs Trabzon
In October the holiday weather in Sürmene and Trabzon is about equally good (score 32 vs 29). During the day Trabzon is 1 °C cooler than Sürmene. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sürmene | Trabzon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Jul |
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In October, Sürmene ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sürmene
When is the best time to visit Sürmene?
The best time to visit Sürmene 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 Sürmene?
The sea temperature in Sürmene ranges from 9.2 °C in March to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Sürmene in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sürmene?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Sürmene?
The wettest month is October with 270 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 114 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sürmene get?
Sürmene gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.4 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Sürmene in?
Sürmene is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sürmene?
A nonstop flight from London to Sürmene takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sürmene?
Sürmene has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 7, May half-term 33, summer holidays 70, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 5.