Safranbolu weather in November
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November in Safranbolu: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Safranbolu · #761 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Safranbolu in November
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Safranbolu climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 cm / 1.7 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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 · usuallyPickers 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 (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Safranbolu in November?
- In November, Safranbolu averages a daily high of 15.5°C and a low of 4.1°C, with about 69.2 mm of rain over roughly 9 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 4.4 cm of snowfall in November.