October 2026

Clear, cool, often calm mornings make October one of the best months for flights; book ahead and keep spare mornings.

Türkiye’s national day, with flags across the villages and ceremonies in town squares. Government offices close.

Grapes, apples and pumpkins are picked in the orchards between the villages, and you will see fruit drying on rooftops.

Poplars and vines turn yellow through the month; valley walks are at their most colourful.

Normal lows are around 7°C; nights are clear and starry.

Plan full-day trips with an early start, as daylight is shorter than in summer.