Safranbolu weather in November

November in Safranbolu: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Safranbolu🇹🇷 Turkey · Central & Eastern Turkey · City70
  1. 53Jan
  2. 62Feb
  3. 68Mar
  4. 78Apr
  5. 86May
  6. 90Jun
  7. 88Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 95Sep
  10. 82Oct
  11. 70Nov
  12. 58Dec

#8 of 12 months in Safranbolu · #825 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 70/100 (tier B)

Days
15°C
Nights
4°C
Wet days
9
Sun
6.9 h
Humidity
77%
Daylight
10 h
Safranbolu, Turkey
Photo: Abdullatif Mirza · Pexels

Traveller notes on Safranbolu in November

Other months in Safranbolu

Turkey's forum consistently calls March the hardest month in the country to predict - a whole week could bring nonstop sunshine or a run of grey, showery days, with reality usually somewhere in between. What posters agreed on for towns like Safranbolu specifically: it's a genuinely lovely month for sightseeing the Ottoman-era streets and houses, with early spring flowers out and hotels running near-empty compared to summer crowds. Evenings turn properly chilly regardless of how the day went, so a warm layer for after dark is non-negotiable even on a sunny day.
OttomanTownRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters consistently name September-October as one of Turkey's best travel windows overall, with several describing trips across that stretch as having 'perfect weather.' For Safranbolu specifically - a UNESCO World Heritage old town known for its well-preserved traditional Ottoman houses - posters recommend budgeting a full two to three days to properly explore, with a trek through nearby Tokatli Canyon (an easy-to-moderate route with striking scenery) named as the natural add-on for anyone with an extra day. The town's inland, hillier setting means posters generally expect it to run a touch cooler than the Turkish coast at the same time of year, consistent with the broader early-autumn comfort the region is known for.
Tripadvisor community · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Safranbolu climate normals — November

Daytime high15°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall68 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 40°F
Sunshine6.9 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall8.5 cm / 3.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Safranbolu in November

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyFirst-term mid-break in Turkey(estimated)

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Best months for Safranbolu's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherSafranbolu's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Safranbolu in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Saffron harvest

    15 Oct – 15 Nov · usually

    Pickers head into the crocus fields at Davutobasi, 22km east of town, before dawn each autumn to hand-pluck the purple flowers for the crimson stigmas that gave the town its name. The harvest has drawn a small annual festival and tens of thousands of day visitors in recent years. Source ↗

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Safranbolu in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Safranbolu?
November in Safranbolu: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Safranbolu on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
What is the weather like in Safranbolu in November?
In November, Safranbolu averages a daily high of 14.7°C and a low of 3.9°C, with about 67.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Safranbolu in November?
Safranbolu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in November.
Does it snow in Safranbolu in November?
Safranbolu sees roughly 8.5 cm of snowfall in November.