AI-generatedYalova at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 696 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Yalova
Yalova has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Yalova is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yalova
The best time to visit Yalova is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 98 mm.
Yalova through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yalova in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Yalova in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Yalova in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Yalova in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1318:24
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 06:56–07:50 · evening 17:47–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:56 · evening 18:41–18:52
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 Yalova compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Yalova in October?
In October, Yalova is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:13 – 18:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %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 35 %38 %
- Seaweight 25 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Yalova
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Yalova: score 100 against 39. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.1° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yalova month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January11° · Sea 9° · 2.5 h
In January, Yalova is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in January9February11° · Sea 8° · 3.2 h
In February, Yalova is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in February14March14° · Sea 9° · 4.3 h
In March, Yalova is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in March24April18° · Sea 12° · 6.1 h
In April, Yalova is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in April53May23° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In May, Yalova is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in May86June27° · Sea 21° · 9.2 h
In June, Yalova is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in June98July30° · Sea 24° · 10.0 h
In July, Yalova is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in July100August30° · Sea 24° · 9.2 h
In August, Yalova is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in August85September26° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h
In September, Yalova is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in September39October21° · Sea 19° · 4.7 h
In October, Yalova is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in October14November17° · Sea 15° · 3.6 h
In November, Yalova is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in November7December12° · Sea 12° · 2.4 h
In December, Yalova is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yalova.
Yalova in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yalova
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. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), 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 March, 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 | 7 | 11° | 4° | 9.4° | 2.5 h | 13 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 11° | 4° | 8.4° | 3.2 h | 12 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 14° | 5° | 9.1° | 4.3 h | 11 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 18° | 9° | 11.5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 50 |
| MayMay | 53 | 23° | 13° | 16.0° | 7.6 h | 6 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 27° | 17° | 20.8° | 9.2 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 30° | 19° | 23.5° | 10.0 h | 3 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 20° | 24.2° | 9.2 h | 4 | 24 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 16° | 22.5° | 7.2 h | 7 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 21° | 13° | 19.1° | 4.7 h | 9 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 17° | 9° | 15.4° | 3.6 h | 9 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 12° | 6° | 12.0° | 2.4 h | 13 | 98 |
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 in Yalova
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.1 – 20.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yalova ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.1 and 25.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.4° | 8.0° | 11.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.4° | 6.9° | 9.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.1° | 8.0° | 10.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 11.5° | 9.9° | 12.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.0° | 14.8° | 17.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 20.8° | 19.7° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.5° | 22.3° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.2° | 23.1° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.5° | 21.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.1° | 18.1° | 20.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.4° | 14.1° | 16.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 12.0° | 10.8° | 13.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Yalova
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 Yalova, 42 % 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 in Yalova: 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, Yalova has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Yalova
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 and clouds in Yalova
How breezy and how cloudy Yalova 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 Yalova typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Yalova: 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 Yalova
How often the day gets hot in Yalova (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, Yalova has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Yalova
Snow is possible in Yalova, 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 Yalova.
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 Yalova
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yalova 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.
Yalova has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 35 min
- Distance
- 2,570 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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Yalova vs İznik
In October İznik has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 39). During the day İznik is 2 °C warmer than Yalova.
| in October | Yalova | İznik |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 23° |
| Sea | 19° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Yalova
When is the best time to visit Yalova?
The best time to visit Yalova 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 Yalova?
The sea temperature in Yalova ranges from 8.4 °C in February to 24.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Yalova in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Yalova?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Yalova?
Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 98 mm. The driest month is July with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yalova get?
Yalova gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Yalova in?
Yalova is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yalova?
A nonstop flight from London to Yalova takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yalova?
Yalova has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 60, summer holidays 99, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 7.