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Turkey in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What October is actually like in Turkey — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 21°C
- Average low
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 49mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Turkey's year. The 6th wettest month, at 8% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in October
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- October 29 Cumhuriyet Bayramı · Republic Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Istanbul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.