AI-generatedZonguldak at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 788 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Zonguldak
Zonguldak has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Zonguldak is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zonguldak
The best time to visit Zonguldak is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is December with 94 mm.
Zonguldak through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zonguldak in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Zonguldak in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Zonguldak in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–24 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Zonguldak in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0318:14
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 06:46–07:41 · evening 17:36–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:46 · evening 18:31–18:41
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 Zonguldak 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 18° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Zonguldak in October?
In October, Zonguldak is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:03 – 18:14
- 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
- 52 %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 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Zonguldak
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 Zonguldak: score 98 against 71. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zonguldak month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January10° · 2.0 h
In January, Zonguldak is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in January25February11° · 2.6 h
In February, Zonguldak is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in February35March13° · 3.5 h
In March, Zonguldak is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in March66April16° · 5.0 h
In April, Zonguldak is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in April83May20° · 6.1 h
In May, Zonguldak is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in May90June25° · 8.1 h
In June, Zonguldak is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in June98July27° · 8.9 h
In July, Zonguldak is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in July95August27° · 8.2 h
In August, Zonguldak is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in August82September24° · 6.3 h
In September, Zonguldak is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in September71October20° · 4.1 h
In October, Zonguldak is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in October59November16° · 2.9 h
In November, Zonguldak is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in November34December12° · 2.0 h
In December, Zonguldak is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zonguldak.
Zonguldak in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zonguldak
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (20°). 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 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 10° | 5° | 2.0 h | 14 | 89 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 11° | 5° | 2.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 13° | 6° | 3.5 h | 13 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 16° | 9° | 5.0 h | 9 | 53 |
| MayMay | 83 | 20° | 14° | 6.1 h | 7 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 25° | 17° | 8.1 h | 7 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 27° | 20° | 8.9 h | 5 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 27° | 20° | 8.2 h | 5 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 24° | 17° | 6.3 h | 8 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 20° | 14° | 4.1 h | 10 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 16° | 10° | 2.9 h | 10 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 12° | 7° | 2.0 h | 13 | 94 |
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 Zonguldak
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 Zonguldak, 37 % 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 Zonguldak: 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, Zonguldak has about 10 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zonguldak
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 9).
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 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 Zonguldak
How breezy and how cloudy Zonguldak 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 Zonguldak 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 52 % of the sky over Zonguldak: 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 Zonguldak
How often the day gets hot in Zonguldak (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, Zonguldak 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 Zonguldak
Snow is possible in Zonguldak, 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 Zonguldak.
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 Zonguldak
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Zonguldak 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.
Zonguldak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 2.0 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 45 min
- Distance
- 2,680 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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Zonguldak vs Amasra
In October the holiday weather in Zonguldak and Amasra is about equally good (score 71 vs 72). During the day Amasra is 1 °C warmer than Zonguldak. Amasra gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Zonguldak | Amasra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Zonguldak
When is the best time to visit Zonguldak?
The best time to visit Zonguldak is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zonguldak?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Zonguldak?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is December with 94 mm. The driest month is August with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zonguldak get?
Zonguldak gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in January there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Zonguldak in?
Zonguldak is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zonguldak?
A nonstop flight from London to Zonguldak takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,680 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zonguldak?
Zonguldak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 84, summer holidays 96, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 27.