Climate guide for Trabzon, Turkey

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About Trabzon

Trabzon anchors Turkey's Black Sea coast-Sumela cliff monastery day trips, hazelnut hills, and fish restaurants by the harbor. In Turkey, late spring through early autumn usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Trabzon before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Trabzon early, especially during peak travel months in Turkey.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for sightseeing exploration in Trabzon's climate conditions.

Things to do in Trabzon

Trabzon, Turkey. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Trabzon: the short answer

The best time to visit Trabzon is April, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 15°C with 59 mm of rain and about 16 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.5/10.

Across the year Trabzon swings from 9°C in January to 26°C in August, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 32 mm in August to 114 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Trabzon is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: January (9°C). Driest: August (32 mm). Wettest: October (114 mm).

Trabzon month by month

January in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.4/10

January averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

February in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

February averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

March in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

March averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

April in Trabzon — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

April averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Trabzon at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

May in Trabzon — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 14.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Trabzon at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June in Trabzon — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.7/10

June averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 14.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Trabzon at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

July in Trabzon — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

July averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 14.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Trabzon — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

August averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 13.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Trabzon — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

September averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

October averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 114 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 4 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

November averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

December in Trabzon — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Trabzon — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Trabzon, Turkey?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Trabzon are April, May, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Trabzon year-round?
Trabzon has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in January to 26°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.4 and 8.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Trabzon?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Trabzon are January (5.4/10), March (5.9/10), February (6.4/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Trabzon?
October is the wettest month in Trabzon, averaging about 114 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 32 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Trabzon?
July sees the most sun in Trabzon, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Trabzon a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Trabzon is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Trabzon calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Trabzon: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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