Kastamonu, Turkey: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Kastamonu, Turkey? If you're planning to go to Kastamonu, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Kastamonu, Turkey

Based on the climate and weather in Kastamonu, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Kastamonu, Turkey by month

January

If you go to Kastamonu in January, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Waterproof footwear
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Heavy jacket

February

February in Kastamonu is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket

March

Traveling to Kastamonu in March, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Socks
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans

April

If you visit Kastamonu during April, you are likely to find that it is chilly.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella

May

May in this region is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat

June

If you visit Kastamonu during June, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Dresses
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion

July

July in Kastamonu is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Sandals
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion

August

Traveling to Kastamonu in August, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Light footwear

September

September for Kastamonu can be blisteringly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Light dresses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
Sandals

October

October in this region is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Socks
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens

November

November in Kastamonu is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

December

If you go to Kastamonu in December, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Kastamonu, Turkey

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kastamonu, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Kastamonu
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders

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