AI-generatedTrabzon at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,799 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 39 m
Climate in Trabzon
Trabzon has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while February is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Trabzon is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:3117:42
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 06:14–07:08 · evening 17:05–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:14 · evening 17:59–18:10
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 Trabzon in October?
In October, Trabzon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 236 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:31 – 17:42
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %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 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Trabzon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.7 – 21.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Trabzon ranges from 9.0 °C in March to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From July to February 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 24.7 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10.5° | 9.1° | 11.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.1° | 8.0° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.0° | 7.7° | 10.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.0° | 9.7° | 12.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.9° | 14.7° | 17.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.1° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.7° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 24.7° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.3° | 23.2° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.7° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 16.7° | 15.7° | 18.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 13.2° | 12.0° | 14.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Trabzon
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 4.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Trabzon, 37 % 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 Trabzon
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 Trabzon: 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, Trabzon has about 18 rainy days with 236 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Trabzon
How breezy and how cloudy Trabzon 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 Trabzon 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 62 % of the sky over Trabzon: variable cloud, with about 4.1 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 Trabzon
How often the day gets hot in Trabzon (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, Trabzon 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 Trabzon
When Trabzon 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 Trabzon.
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 Trabzon
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 from September to October. 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 63 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 12 | 9° | 4° | 10.5° | 2.6 h | 15 | 123 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 9° | 4° | 9.1° | 3.2 h | 14 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 11° | 5° | 9.0° | 3.6 h | 18 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 14° | 9° | 11.0° | 4.8 h | 17 | 134 |
| MayMay | 59 | 18° | 13° | 15.9° | 6.0 h | 18 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 22° | 18° | 21.5° | 6.8 h | 17 | 136 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 25° | 21° | 24.8° | 6.0 h | 16 | 125 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 25° | 22° | 25.9° | 5.4 h | 18 | 151 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 22° | 18° | 24.3° | 5.3 h | 18 | 232 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 19° | 15° | 20.7° | 4.1 h | 18 | 236 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 15° | 10° | 16.7° | 3.2 h | 13 | 143 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 12° | 7° | 13.2° | 2.5 h | 14 | 119 |
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
41.01° N, 39.73° E · 39 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit Trabzon
The best time to visit Trabzon is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 25.9 °C. The wettest month is October with 236 mm of precipitation.
Trabzon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Trabzon in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Trabzon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Trabzon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Trabzon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–12 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Trabzon for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Trabzon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Trabzon: score 65 against 54. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 65better |
| Day high | 19° | 22° |
| Night low | 15° | 18° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 21.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 236 mm | 136 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Trabzon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January9° · Sea 11° · 3 h
In January, Trabzon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in January14February9° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In February, Trabzon is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 97 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in February15March11° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In March, Trabzon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 141 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in March37April14° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In April, Trabzon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in April59May18° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In May, Trabzon is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in May65June22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In June, Trabzon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 136 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in June65July25° · Sea 25° · 6 h
In July, Trabzon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 125 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in July58August25° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In August, Trabzon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 151 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in August58September22° · Sea 24° · 5 h
In September, Trabzon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 232 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in September54October19° · Sea 21° · 4 h
In October, Trabzon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 236 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in October48November15° · Sea 17° · 3 h
In November, Trabzon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °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 143 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Trabzon.
Trabzon in November26December12° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In December, Trabzon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trabzon.
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Trabzon vs. Rize
In October the holiday weather in Trabzon and Rize is about equally good (score 54 vs. 53). During the day Rize is 1 °C cooler than Trabzon. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Trabzon | Rize |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Turkey in October: the best places
In October, Trabzon ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 29TrabzonThis page19°21°54
Planning a trip to Trabzon
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Trabzon 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.
Trabzon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 14 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 25 min
- Distance
- 3,250 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 Trabzon
When is the best time to visit Trabzon?
The best time to visit Trabzon is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Trabzon?
The sea temperature in Trabzon ranges from 9.0 °C in March to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Trabzon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Trabzon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 22 °C. February is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Trabzon?
The wettest month is October with 236 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 97 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Trabzon get?
Trabzon gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Trabzon in?
Trabzon uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Trabzon?
A nonstop flight from London to Trabzon takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Trabzon?
Trabzon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 19.
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