Best Time to Visit Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Türkiye
Kastamonu is at its sunniest and driest in July–September.
The best time to visit Kastamonu for sunny, dry weather is July–September — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July–September and November and January–March; the wetter half falls in April–June and October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.8°C / 30.6°F in January to 19.8°C / 67.6°F in July, with rainfall from 28 mm / 1.1 in (September) to 71 mm / 2.8 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Türkiye's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kastamonu's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 19.8°C67.6°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 15.5°C59.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kastamonu?
The best time to visit Kastamonu for sunny, dry weather is July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 19.8°C / 67.6°F, and the driest is September with about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kastamonu's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kastamonu?
The rainy season at Kastamonu, Kastamonu runs through April–June and October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 43 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is May (71 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the driest month in Kastamonu?
The driest month in Kastamonu is September, averaging about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kastamonu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kastamonu — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 71 mm / 2.8 in in May, and the coldest month averages -0.8°C / 30.6°F.
Is Kastamonu climate different from Türkiye overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kastamonu figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Türkiye figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kastamonu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.