October weather forecastSamsun, Turkey

October

Weather in October

In October, Samsun, Turkey, is fully encompassed by the fall's chill aura, with temperatures steadily dropping and rainfall slightly picking up. The humidity witnesses a marginal increase, and the city gets blanketed in a comfortable yet cool ambience. The minimum temperature drops below the 15°C (59°F) mark to around 12.8°C (55°F). With daylight hours receding further, October announces the departure of summer and prepares the city for the oncoming winter months.

Temperature

October ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F) to a pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F). During the month of October, an average temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) is noted during the nights in Samsun.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Samsun, during October, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Samsun, the average seawater temperature in October is 19.7°C (67.5°F).
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:31 +03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5h.

UV index

In Samsun, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Samsun experiences an average high-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Samsun, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

In October, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout October, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Samsun, the average seawater temperature in October is 19.7°C (67.5°F). For most, swimming in 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In October, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:31 +03.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

In Samsun, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average high temperature in October: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.9°C).

Average humidity in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average rainfall in October: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (33mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average rainfall days in October: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (4 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average sea temperature in October: 19.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (8.3°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h).

Average UV index in October
Samsun, Turkey

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).