January
The quietest month of the year. Wet and cool; snow is rare on the coast. Anchovy season.
Short answer: July and August for the sea, late June and September for a beach holiday away from the crowds, April and May for waterfalls and hiking, October for autumn colours. You can visit Akçakoca in any season; just choose the month by what you are looking for.
SeaLate June – late September
Nature and waterfallsApril – June
Hazelnut harvestLate August – September
FishSeptember – February (bonito, anchovies)
Akçakoca month by month
February
Cool and wet. Anchovies continue. The town is quiet and finding a room is easy.
March
Spring begins and the streams and waterfalls swell. In some years an anchovy festival is held.
April
Nature turns green; the waterfalls are at their fullest. A good month for the nature route.
May
Wild strawberry season. Hıdrellez is celebrated in the villages on 6 May. The north-westerly wind blows; the sea is still cold.
June
Chestnut honey time. The swimming season opens towards the end of the month. The Blue Flags are announced.
July
The height of the swimming season. Cabotage Day races are held on 1 July and the Culture, Tourism and Hazelnut Festival during the month; the municipality announces the dates.
August
The hottest month of the year. The hazelnut harvest begins at the end of the month; blackberry season. Very crowded at weekends.
September
The fishing season opens on 1 September and bonito arrives. The sea is still warm and the crowds thin out; the hazelnut harvest continues.
October
Forest colours and chestnut season. Rain increases. Lovely for a quiet weekend.
November
Autumn colours and fish season. Cool and wet.
December
The wettest month of the year. Anchovy season begins; the town is quiet.
Temperatures are average highs / lows (1991–2020). Event dates can change every year; Akçakoca Municipality announces the exact dates.
Coming outside the swimming season? The Akçakoca in Winter route brings together the harbour, anchovies and waves seen from the castle; the rainy-day route combines a mosque, a cave and a museum.
Detailed climate table
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Average | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 5,1 °C | 111 mm | 14 |
| February | 8 °C | 2 °C | 5,3 °C | 97 mm | 14 |
| March | 10 °C | 5 °C | 7,6 °C | 101 mm | 14 |
| April | 14 °C | 8 °C | 11,2 °C | 73 mm | 11 |
| May | 18 °C | 13 °C | 15,9 °C | 75 mm | 10 |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 20,3 °C | 75 mm | 9 |
| July | 25 °C | 20 °C | 22,7 °C | 50 mm | 7 |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 23,2 °C | 66 mm | 7 |
| September | 22 °C | 17 °C | 20 °C | 86 mm | 9 |
| October | 19 °C | 14 °C | 16,1 °C | 117 mm | 12 |
| November | 14 °C | 9 °C | 11,3 °C | 99 mm | 11 |
| December | 10 °C | 5 °C | 7,4 °C | 124 mm | 14 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 / ERA5-Land reanalysis), 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0). Reanalysis data are not station measurements and may differ slightly from the Turkish State Meteorological Service's station values. "Rainy day": a day with at least 1 mm of rain.
Wind
In Akçakoca the south-westerly lodos blows in winter, the north-westerly karayel in May and June, and the north-easterly poyraz from July to September. The summer poyraz is refreshing, but on days when it picks up it can make the sea rough; before swimming, check the sea conditions and the lifeguard's flag.
The coming days
If you are planning a trip soon, check the 16-day weather forecast.
Frequently asked questions
When can you swim in Akçakoca?
The swimming season runs from late June to late September. The warmest months are July and August.
Can you swim in Akçakoca in September?
Yes, September is within the swimming season and the crowds thin out. Before swimming, check the waves and the lifeguard's flag.
Which is Akçakoca's wettest month?
According to the 1991–2020 averages, December is the wettest month, with an average of 124 mm of rain.
When is the hazelnut harvest in Akçakoca?
The hazelnut harvest takes place from late August into September.